Lead Behavioral Health Therapist (Evening Program)

Alvarado Parkway Institute

2 days ago

La Mesa, California — Hybrid$72K - $86KFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Alvarado Parkway Institute as a Lead Behavioral Health Therapist – Evening Program in United States.

Key Responsibilities

derived data, treatment team recommendations, records of previous treatment/chart review, and ancillary sources (e. g., family members, etc.); identifies and assesses community

party notifications per organizational policies and procedures and community/legal

Requirements

derived data, treatment team recommendations, records of previous treatment/chart review, and ancillary sources (e. g., family members, etc.); identifies and assesses community

violent crises intervention practice. Knowledge of acute adult psychological disorders Advanced principals of abnormal psychology as specifically applied to adults. Familiarly with follow

19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical Provide a copy of COVID

19 Vaccination OR have an Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $72K - $86K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Alvarado Parkway Institute as a Lead Behavioral Health Therapist – Evening Program.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCrisis managementGroup therapyIndividual psychotherapyTreatment planningCase managementHarm reductionSubstance use disorder treatmentMood disorder treatmentDocumentationLeadershipStaff trainingPsychosocial assessmentDischarge planningCultural sensitivityTime management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Behavioral Health Therapist (Evening Program) at Alvarado Parkway Institute a 4.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Alvarado Parkway Institute is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Alvarado Parkway Institute lists compensation for this psychologist position at $72k to $86k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($72k–$86k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Crisis management, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Case management, Harm reduction, Substance use disorder treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Behavioral Health Therapist will oversee the evening outpatient program, providing direct clinical care, leading group therapy, and managing crises. Additionally, the role involves supporting the day program through documentation review, clinical quality assurance, and staff mentorship.

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