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Silver Lake Psychology
San Diego, California · Hybrid

Associate Mental Health Therapist | ACSW, AMFT, APCC

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$36/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Associate Mental Health Therapist | ACSW, AMFT, APCC
  • Compensation (paid bi-weekly): $31-36/hour + Bonus Opportunities (Ramp & Quarterly Bonuses Available)
  • Employment Type: W-2 Employee, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Join the Silver Lake Psychology Team: Empower Lives, Build Your Career

Silver Lake Psychology is a therapist-owned practice that values meaningful therapist-client relationships, offers curated client matches, and supports therapists with freedom from non-competes, personalized guidance from Clinical Support Coaches, and a collaborative community. We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where therapists can thrive while working with deeply engaged clients committed to growth.

Role Summary

An Associate Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient therapy services under clinical supervision while working toward full licensure. Success in this role includes delivering high-quality care, building a consistent caseload, and meeting all supervision and documentation requirements in accordance with state licensure regulations.

  • Associate Therapist Responsibilities: under direct supervision of a Licensed Clinician:
  • 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
  • W-2 Full Time: Maintain an active caseload of a minimum of 28 clients per week required
  • Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines
  • Participate in required individual and/or group clinical supervision
  • Follow ethical standards, licensing board rules, and organizational policies

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation: $31-36/hour + Bonus Opportunities (Ramp & Quarterly Bonuses Available)
  • Admin Rate: $20.34/hour
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
  • 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*
  • Robust Professional Development Program
  • Referral Program
  • Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
  • Case consultation with colleagues
  • Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support

Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Options

*Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees; note: benefits will be available once full-time schedules and hours are achieved.

Requirements

  • Associate Therapist Required Qualifications
  • Active, unrestricted license: ACSW, AMFT, APCC in California
  • Master's Degree from an accredited program in a counseling-related field, such as Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
  • 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 Silver Lake Psychology

Silver Lake Psychology is a therapist-owned private practice providing high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and high-functioning adults from diverse backgrounds. We prioritize meaningful therapist-client relationships through curated client matching, clinical autonomy, and a practice model that values quality care over volume.

Our therapists are supported through dedicated Clinical Support Coaches, active peer consultation groups, and a strong sense of community that includes collaboration, learning, and connection. With no non-compete clauses and a focus on helping clinicians grow thriving practices, Silver Lake Psychology offers a supportive, inclusive environment where therapists can do their best work and truly thrive.

Silver Lake Psychology 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.

Silver Lake Psychology 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.

Silver Lake Psychology 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

The Associate Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient psychotherapy services, including assessments and treatment planning, under clinical supervision. They are responsible for maintaining a caseload of at least 28 clients per week and completing accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Bio-psycho-social assessmentEHR usageCase managementCrisis interventionEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Therapist | ACSW, AMFT, APCC at Silver Lake Psychology a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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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About Silver Lake Psychology

Mental Health Care
Los Angeles, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution
FSA options
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development program