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Clarvida - California
San Diego, California

Licensed Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$87k

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Licensed Therapist
  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $81,120-$87,360

About the Role

The Licensed Therapist provides high-quality mental health services to individuals and families through assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. This role supports clients in improving overall functioning, achieving personal goals, and navigating life challenges through evidence-based practices. The position works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy services
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor client progress and adjust interventions based on clinical outcomes
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated care
  • Participate in case reviews, treatment planning, and staff meetings
  • Provide referrals and connect clients to community resources as needed
  • Support program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Facilitate psychoeducational groups and skill-building sessions
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must have an active California License and in good standing with the CA BBS as a LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • Demonstrated experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and therapeutic modalities
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in outpatient, community-based, or behavioral health settings
  • Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) preferred
  • Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees

  • Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
  • Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet insurance
  • Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement

(Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location: San Diego, CA – On-site, hybrid, or program-based depending on role

Travel may be required up to approximately 20%

Employment Type: Full-time

How to Apply

If you are a licensed clinician passionate about delivering high-quality mental health services and supporting individuals and families, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Licensed Therapist.

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a leader in behavioral health care, providing community-based mental health and human services. The organization is committed to delivering innovative care while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for employees.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic

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Keywords

Licensed Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Mental Health Clinician, Therapy Jobs, Behavioral Health, Counseling Services, Clinical Therapist, Clarvida Careers

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California license as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC and possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in providing therapy and strong clinical assessment skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionCase managementPsychoeducationHIPAA complianceDiagnostic skillsCommunication skills

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (977 salary observations; 1,823 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,846 salary observations; 21,312 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$87kSocial Work median $111k (middle half $98k–$116k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$96k median in California$81k nationally (+19%)977 state / 6,846 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California679 active6,524 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 40% no call · 64% 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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About Clarvida - California

Health and Human Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation days
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Mileage reimbursement

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M≈ 12.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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