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Rite of Passage
Costa Mesa, California

Licensed or Registered Adolescent Therapist (AMFT / LMFT)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Pay as listed: starting at $70,304 · no weekends · Costa Mesa, California · pays below the median of 8 Counselor listings (18th percentile).

Listed compensation

starting at $70K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Therapist at Southern California Treatment Program in Costa Mesa, CA

Rite of Passage’s Southern California Treatment Program is located in a thriving community known for its cultural diversity, sunny weather, and proximity to world-class educational institutions, that allows our team members to enjoy an inspiring and supportive environment where they can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

Pay: Rate starting at $70,304 per year; $5000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Clinical position paid out at 3 and 6 Months!

Perks and Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, eligibility for a 403(b) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day, and more! See complete list here:

ATCS Benefits & Perks

What you will do: You will provide individual, family, and group therapy as indicated by program needs, including clinical assessment, service planning, record keeping, and service coordination with a multi-disciplinary team. You will develop and oversee the completion of treatment plans on an individual, family, and group basis.

To be considered you must: Demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect, with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens ~ Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test ~ A current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years ~ Candidates must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have experience in a residential setting and/or with at-risk adolescent populations ~ Familiarity with navigating an Electronic Health Records System, preferably EXYM, is also required ~ Strong communication, written, and organizational skills, along with effective time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines, are essential for success in this role.

Information Regarding Schedule/hours/shifts

Shifts: Monday – Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy while managing clinical assessments and service coordination within a multi-disciplinary team. Develop and oversee the completion of comprehensive treatment plans for youth in a residential setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have experience working with at-risk adolescent populations. Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningCommunication skillsCrisis intervention

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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 $64k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed or Registered Adolescent Therapist (AMFT / LMFT) at Rite of Passage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 34 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 6.0
Better work-life than 20% of Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Costa Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.35M≈ 19.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,148/mo≈ 54% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
403(b) match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid Time Off begins accruing on first day
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus