Therapist- CAPIT

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74K–$85K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Help Group is seeking a dedicated therapist to join our CAPIT (Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment) program, a state-funded initiative focused on preventing and addressing child abuse and neglect.

If you are driven to make a meaningful difference in your community and help shape brighter futures, Help Group is the place for you. As one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the United States, we provide a wide range of programs supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges.

Our comprehensive services include specialized academic programs, mental health treatment, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, residential and social programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families. Each year, we serve more than 6,000 clients, with our impact continuing to grow.

At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling, productive lives. We invite passionate professionals to join our team and grow their careers in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Position Details

  • Full-Time
  • Locations: Lynwood

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and ongoing strengths-based assessments to identify and prioritize the needs of children and families across all domains
  • Provide field-based mental health and case management services to high-need, at-risk families
  • Develop and implement individualized Family Support Plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community supports
  • Facilitate team meetings and ensure coordination and collaboration among all service providers, including DCFS, DMH, courts, schools, and healthcare partners
  • Complete all required documentation, reports, and outcome measures in compliance with program guidelines and agency standards
  • Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, participate in supervision and trainings, maintain ethical and licensing standards, and perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field required, with active CA licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or registration (AMFT, APCC) and eligibility for licensure
  • Minimum of one year experience working with children, adolescents, and families
  • Experience with family-centered, strengths-based, field-based services and group facilitation
  • Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team; experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of the local community preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish highly preferred
  • Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record required

Benefits

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment, and great benefits, including:

Sign On Bonus

  • $2,500 - All BBS registered Full Time Therapists
  • Supervision towards licensure
  • We count EBP Certificate towards overall salary
  • Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
  • Pet Insurance

Learn more about our Help Group here: helpgroup.org

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group.

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Family support planningStrengths-based assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical supervisionEthical standardsLicensing compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist- CAPIT at New School for Child Development a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,058 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 18% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Inglewood

Rent affordability

41% of gross pay

Market rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.

Purchasing power

$64,773–$74,635/yr

At national-average prices · Before taxes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$796k≈ 10.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,492/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus: $2,500 - All BBS registered Full Time Therapists
Supervision towards licensure
We count EBP Certificate towards overall salary
Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
403b Retirement Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account