Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT)

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United States$85,795.84 - $109,733.00 annuallyFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join AltaMed as a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT) in United States. Grow Healthy If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • term problem
  • solving therapy, short
  • term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence
  • based outcome measures. The clinician attends various conferences/workshops concerning mental health treatment, and may be involved in several research studies or multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

  • Requirements Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Behavioral Science Board.
  • Master's level degree required.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, and minimum one year of clinical experience for LCSW.
  • A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85,795.84 - $109,733.00 annually

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join AltaMed as a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT).

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentPsychological CounselingCase ManagementCrisis InterventionCognitive Behavioral TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySubstance Abuse TreatmentBehavior ModificationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningFamily TherapyGroup TherapyChild TherapyEvidence-Based PracticeMultidisciplinary CollaborationBilingual English/Spanish
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT) at Alta Med a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at Alta Med is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Alta Med lists compensation for this psychologist position at $86k to $110k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($86k–$110k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Psychological Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, Behavior Modification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician provides psychological assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions including individual, group, and family therapy within a primary care setting. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define treatment goals and manage patient discharge planning.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans With Employer Matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Flexible Spending, Career Advancement & Development Opportunities, Paid Time Off & Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plans With Employer Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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