Pays $114,400 - $156,000/year — Counselor market median is ~$88k (100 jobs)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (Vallejo/Benicia, CA.)
About the Role
Psychotherapist in Vallejo, CA. $114K-$156K. Zero-cost medical insurance. $20K relocation. 100% 401k match. CME allowance. Work-life balance in Northern California.
Join Sutter Health as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (Vallejo/Benicia, CA.) in Vallejo, California.
Requirements
- Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Experience providing short term therapy with children, adolescents and Adults.
- Experience with theraputic modalties such as CBT, DBT, PCIR.
- Join Us and Enjoy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $114,400 - $156,000/year
- Relocation assistance: $20,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with Sutter Health in Vallejo, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide short-term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults within a growing Behavioral Health program. Utilize therapeutic modalities to deliver high-quality care to patients in the Vallejo and Benicia areas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In California, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$86k across 582 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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