Associate Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$73k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Details:
Level: Experienced, Job Location: USVETS Inland Empire - March Air Reserve Base, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $70304.00 - $73000.00Salary, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Associate Therapist Reporting to and receiving clinical supervision from the assigned U.S.VETS’ site Director of Behavioral Health or other licensed practitioner, the Associate Therapist, assists in facilitating individual and/or group therapy sessions for clients at the assigned U.S.VETS site.
Associate Therapist is an all-encompassing term that refers to therapists who have begun their supervision requirements to become fully licensed in their respective states (e. g., Associate Marriage & Family Therapist or Associate Clinical Social Worker in CA). FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities
Provides effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, existential search for meaning, family & relationship issues, and those seeking deeper self-awareness Maintains quality clinical documentation of sessions, ensuring this documentation is uploaded to electronic records systems in accordance with company policy.
Maintains a steady caseload that will increase to at least 10 clients over the course of six months after hire Maintains regular business hours for therapy sessions along with some flexible hours that may vary depending on client availability, including potential sessions on Saturday and/or Sunday Participates in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team Performs other duties as required Qualifications: Requirements Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Clinical Social Work (CSW), Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related field required Must be registered with the appropriate state board that oversees mental/behavioral health licensure For example: registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA.
Interest in being part of collaborative, holistic team with startup culture Able to work with a combined team of clinical staff Must have excellent communication, collaboration and punctuality Ability to use computerized schedule for client management, internal communications, and fee collection Must have proof of malpractice insurance
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Therapist facilitates individual and group therapy sessions for clients while maintaining quality clinical documentation. They are responsible for managing a caseload of at least 10 clients and participating in weekly clinical supervision.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. They are required to be registered with the appropriate state board for mental or behavioral health licensure.
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, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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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