Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Clinic

2 months ago
Los Angeles, California$29.45 - $38.42/hrFull TimePediatrics

Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Francis Medical Center as a Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Clinic in United States. Overview St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Requirements

  • Education and Work Experience Required qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work related field OR Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
  • In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire.
  • In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.
  • Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $29.45 - $38.42/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with St. Francis Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionCounselingCase ManagementPsychosocial AssessmentsTreatment PlansMultidisciplinary TeamworkDocumentationEmotional Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Clinic at St. Francis Medical Center a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at St. Francis Medical Center 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Case Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Plans, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Documentation, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Therapist will provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling for various age groups. Responsibilities also include case management, psychosocial assessments, and coordinating discharge planning.

Benefits package: Paid time off, 401K retirement plan, Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Tuition reimbursement, Voluntary benefit options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About St. Francis Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lynwood, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefit options
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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