ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$70k-$74k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Now Hiring: EMHS Therapist (Associate or Licensed)
Location: Monterey Park, CA 91754
Gain experience working with youth who exhibit high risk behaviors including problematic sexual behaviors.
Associate Therapist Annual Salary: $70,304; Bilingual salary: $72,321.60.
Licensed Therapist Annual Salary: $72,321.60; Bilingual salary: $74,321.60.
Bonus Opportunities: Quarterly Productivity and Annual Performance bonuses available.
We are currently looking for a Full-Time Mental Health Therapist /Clinician (Associate or Licensed MFT, LCSW, PCC) to join our Mental Health team.
* The Therapist will provide specialty therapeutic services to adolescent males residing in a short-term residential therapeutic program (individual, family, and group therapy); and other Foster Youth.
* Provide crisis intervention and case management services to children and their families.
* Develop assessments and treatment plans.
* Collaborate with the child and family team to implement outcome goals.
* The therapist will receive training in mental health service delivery and documentation, as well as certification in one or more evidence-based practices.
Skills/Requirements
* A Master’s Degree with counseling experience and licensed as a Therapist or in the process of becoming licensed is highly desirable.
* Must have experience working with youth and families; knowledge of child abuse dynamics, family violence and family systems is preferred.
* Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
* Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
* Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
* Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.
Why work for Trinity Youth Services?
In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employer-Paid Life Insurance
* Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
* Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
* Retirement Plans
* Career Advancement Opportunities
About Trinity Youth Services
Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.
Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.
Our Values
We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.
We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.
We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.
We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.
We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.
For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www. trinityys. org [http://www. trinityys. org].
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
About Company
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides specialty therapeutic services including individual, family, and group therapy to adolescent males in a residential program. They are also responsible for crisis intervention, case management, and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be licensed or in the process of licensure as an MFT, LCSW, or PCC. Experience working with youth and families, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 16% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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