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Pays $32-$40/hr — Counselor market median is ~$74k (47 jobs)

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Acadia
Forest Knolls, California

Therapist 1

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Forest Knolls, CA. Hourly rate $32-$40. Flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Join Acadia as a Therapist 1 – Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Forest Knolls, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $32 - $40/hr.
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Acadia as a Therapist 1 – Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders by applying psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions. They are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining patient documentation within a residential setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field. At least one year of experience with a comparable patient population and appropriate state licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

PsychotherapyMental health assessmentTreatment planningCase managementCognitive behavioral therapyPsychodynamic therapyEvidence-based practicesCrisis interventionDocumentationPatient safetyDischarge planningGroup therapyFamily therapyPsychosocial assessmentDe-escalation

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 47 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Acadia

Mental Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance

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