Mental Health Therapist Torrance
Listed compensation
$94k-$103k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
$94,000 - $103,000 / Annually
Eligible for up to 5% Annual Bonus
At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.
In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.
- Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
- Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
- A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Coordinator conducts screenings, assessments, and develops individual treatment plans for inmates. They are responsible for documenting clinical activities and providing crisis intervention while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist Torrance at Core Civic a 6.1 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 7,896 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,896 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $94k–$103k | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$83k)330 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New Mexico | 72 active | 7,849 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Mexico Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 42% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,555 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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