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Roseville, California

Mental Health Therapist III

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53.36-$74.7/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION:
  • Master's: social work, counseling, or related field

Certification & Licensure

  • LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  • OR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • OR LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of various principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR)

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)

Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $53.36 to $74.70 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and discharge planning for patients in an outpatient setting. Acts as a liaison to community programs and serves as the primary contact for educating patients and families on treatment and recovery.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field along with a valid LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent relevant experience and proficiency in electronic health records.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyCommunication skillsProblem solving

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 20% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% 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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k
Typical market rent
$2,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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