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Sierra Health and Wellness
Sacramento, California

Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$58/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Sacramento-Spiva - Sacramento, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Masters Degree, Salary Range: $38.00 - $58.00Hourly, Job Category: Clinical, Licensed Therapists or Associate Therapist opportunity. (please note: Licensed Therapists, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC, will also be considered.

The list of essential functions reflects that of Associate Therapists) Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth.

By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues. Our inpatient facility houses 16 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Spacious and newly remodeled facility, located on 4 private acres of land.

Positions Available: Part -Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm Sunday and Monday (1 position as either an Associate Therapist or Licensed Therapist ) Essential Functions as an Associate Therapist: Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients Assesses and monitors clients’ behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.

Works as a team member with other professionals Participates in evaluative and diagnostic staff conferences Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies Prepares verbal, written, and statistical reports Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies and issues Operates a personal computer and other office equipment Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses Perform job duties under stressful conditions May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities Education and minimum qualification: Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling Must obtain an associate registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences Must possess a valid Driver’s License Two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling (preferred, not required) Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives.

Not all services are available at all offices. sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com Hourly: Associate Therapist: $38.00 - $45.00 Licensed Therapist: $44.00 -$58.00 The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education.

Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.

Qualifications

Required education and experience: Must obtain and maintain a registration number regulated by a state board (ASW, AMFT, APC) Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. Have at minimum one-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.

Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights. Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification. Must possess a valid Driver’s License Preferred education and experience: Two to three years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling BA or MA degree in related field.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will perform clinical casework, conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions, and monitor client progress in an inpatient setting. They will also participate in diagnostic staff conferences and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling and possess a valid associate registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. A valid driver's license and current CPR/First Aid certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementSubstance abuse counselingIndividual therapyDiagnostic assessmentCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceReport writingData analysisTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.