Primary Therapist - Brea
Listed compensation
$21-$23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor client safety continuously and develop effective safety plans.
- Maintain compliance with clinical documentation as per ROWI and Joint Commission standards.
- Communicate essential safety and progress information to the interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver therapy sessions that comply with the designated level of care for each client.
Engage with referral sources and outpatient professionals promptly post-admission and provide necessary updates.
Collaborate on discharge planning and facilitate group therapy sessions, including alumni and multi-family groups.
Contribute actively to team meetings and uphold a positive, caring, and professional demeanor across all interactions.
Serve as a steadfast role model for clients and staff, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.
Skills and Qualifications
Educational Background: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Must be licensed or eligible as an MFT, Clinical Psychologist, or Social Worker. Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision.
Experience: 1 year in the mental health field
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with basic computer operations and maintaining strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility for insurance on agency vehicles.
- Current First-Aid & CPR Certifications and a satisfactory criminal background check.
Join Team ROWI
Step into a role where you can truly make a difference. At ROWI, we are committed not only to the well-being of our clients but also to the professional and personal growth of our team. Join us in a fulfilling, engaging, and balanced work environment where each day brings new opportunities to impact lives positively.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour
Clinical Hours Towards Licensure (For Hourly Pay)
- 0 - 600 $31.00
- 601 - 1,200 $32.00
- 1,201 - 1,800 $33.00
- 1,801 - 2,400 $34.00
- 2,401 - 3,000 $35.00
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education
Master's (Required)
Experience
Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification
Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required)
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work and possess or be eligible for relevant licensure. A minimum of one year of experience in the mental health field is required, along with current First-Aid and CPR certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k 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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