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Visions
Calabasas, California

Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Calabasas, CA 91302Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary

  • Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, which offers a comprehensive clinically-based treatment option for adolescents and their families is seeking a skilled and qualified Individual Therapist who is interested in making a difference and having a positive impact on the lives of our clients. The Therapist will be responsible for providing individual therapy, case management, advocacy, linkage to community resources, and crisis intervention services, in addition to maintaining clinical documentation, attending team meetings, etc. In addition, the Therapist will have demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and experience engaging with clients, making assessments and treatment recommendations, and utilizing strength-based interventions. Preferred candidates for this position will also likely have advanced training and experience utilizing some evidence-based interventions. This position will likely include varying shifts and on-call responsibilities. Role and

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group therapy and experiential therapy groups. Case management. Responsible for insurance reviews and peer-to-peer consults. Demonstrates the ability to make the necessary programmatic adjustments to meet client, group, and program needs.

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth and development through participation at in-services, workshops, staff meetings, and literature reviews. Upholds state standards for care.

Adheres to Visions’ facility, department, personnel, and standard policies and procedures, including safety policies and safe work practices. Maintains professional competence by attending conferences, workshops, educational programs, and related trainings. Maintains professional license, CPR, and Restraint Training.

Provides nurturing environment and close, intensive supervision/security for all clientele. Work effectively with the team. Skills, Qualifications, and Education Experience working with adolescents and families in treatment and/or mental health settings with a strong understanding of systematic theoretical orientation.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. A demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards. High comfort level working in a diverse environment. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft. Team Player.

Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of clients. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Stays calm and emotionally available in an environment serving emotionally disturbed youth. Demonstrates group leadership and organizational skills. High degree of clinical knowledge and competence.

Completion of Background Check, including criminal history and fingerprinting. Maintain current CPI and CPR certification.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist provides individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention for adolescents and their families. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical documentation, conducting insurance reviews, and ensuring a nurturing, secure environment for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working with adolescents in mental health settings and a strong understanding of systematic theoretical orientation. Required certifications include a professional license, CPR, and CPI/Restraint Training.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Microsoft OfficeClinical Assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 20% 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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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$85k-100k
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$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Calabasas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.26M≈ 15.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,023/mo≈ 60% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 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 Visions

Mental Health Care
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51-200 employees