Licensed or Registered Adolescent Therapist (AMFT / LMFT)
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
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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