Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour; paid bi-weekly (Estimated annual earning potential of up to $115,000 w/ benefits)
- $40-$60/hour for Master's Level Therapists
- $50-$75/hour for Doctoral Level Therapists
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time or W-2 Part-Time Employee; Exempt
Schedule: Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: This is an in-person role based out of Central San Diego, CA
Positive Change Counseling Center (PCCC) in California is actively hiring Licensed Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs and LPCCs to join our growing team! PCCC offers the opportunity to build a caseload around your strengths and specialties while providing collaboration opportunities with likeminded clinicians.
Since 2006, our mission has been and continues to be "To provide a space where our clients are supported on their journey to self-fulfillment and healthy relationships". In creating a supportive space for our clients, we are also creating this space for YOU!
Join our team to experience flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a stellar in-house training program.
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
- Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
Complete Timely and Compliant Clinical Documentation
Full Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 5–6 clients per day; minimum of 25 clients per week required
Part Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 3-4 clients per day; minimum of 15 clients per week required
Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour; paid bi-weekly
- $40-$60/hour for Master's Level Therapists
- $50-$75/hour for Doctoral Level Therapists
- Estimated annual earning potential of up to $115,000 w/ benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Student loan repayment support*
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
- HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
- Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
- Case consultation with colleagues
- Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
- Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
- Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
*Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees
Requirements
Licensed Mental Health Therapist Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted license: Psychologist (PsyD or PhD), LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC in California (Active & Registered with BBS/BOP)
Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
- Strong background in evidence-based practices (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
- Ability to provide therapy independently
Comfort Using an EHR and Telehealth Platforms
- Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.
- Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
About Positive Change Counseling Center
Positive Change Counseling Center is a compassionate, client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. Our clinicians provide evidence-based therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, tailoring care to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.
Since 2006, we’ve remained committed to supporting our therapists as much as our clients.
Positive Change Counseling Center fosters a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and clinical integrity, allowing clinicians to focus on impactful therapeutic work without the administrative burdens of managing a private practice.
We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and clinical approaches, and strive to create an inclusive space where clinicians feel supported and empowered to do their best work.
Positive Change Counseling Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.
Positive Change Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Positive Change Counseling Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for individual, family, and couples therapy. Maintain a consistent caseload and complete compliant clinical documentation while participating in team consultations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Positive Change Counseling Center a 6.8 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 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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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