Primary Therapist - Escondido Kids

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor client safety continuously and develop effective safety plans.
  • Maintain compliance with clinical documentation as per ROWI and Joint Commission standards.
  • Communicate essential safety and progress information to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Deliver therapy sessions that comply with the designated level of care for each client.

Engage with referral sources and outpatient professionals promptly post-admission and provide necessary updates.

Collaborate on discharge planning and facilitate group therapy sessions, including alumni and multi-family groups.

Contribute actively to team meetings and uphold a positive, caring, and professional demeanor across all interactions.

Serve as a steadfast role model for clients and staff, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Educational Background: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution.

Licensure

Must be licensed or eligible as an MFT, Clinical Psychologist, or Social Worker. Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision.

Experience: 1 year in the mental health field

Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with basic computer operations and maintaining strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and eligibility for insurance on agency vehicles.
  • Current First-Aid & CPR Certifications and a satisfactory criminal background check.

Join Team ROWI

Step into a role where you can truly make a difference. At ROWI, we are committed not only to the well-being of our clients but also to the professional and personal growth of our team. Join us in a fulfilling, engaging, and balanced work environment where each day brings new opportunities to impact lives positively.

Job Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour
  • 0 - 600 $31.00
  • 601 - 1,200 $32.00
  • 1,201 - 1,800 $33.00
  • 1,801 - 2,400 $34.00
  • 2,401 - 3,000 $35.00

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education

Master's (Required)

Experience

Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required)

Requirements

A master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work is required, along with licensure or eligibility as an MFT, Clinical Psychologist, or Social Worker; supervision is available for unlicensed clinicians. The role requires one year of mental health experience, basic computer skills, a valid driver's license and eligibility to drive agency vehicles, current First Aid and CPR certifications, and a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client Safety MonitoringSafety PlanningInterdisciplinary Team CommunicationTherapy DeliveryReferral Source CoordinationOutpatient Professional CoordinationAlumni GroupsTeam Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$64k–$73kMental Health Therapy median $74k (middle half $60k–$94k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California599 active7,884 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,863 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers

Mental Health Care
Thousand Oaks, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off

Living in Escondido

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k
Typical market rent
$2,590/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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