Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$35-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
This position is in office full-time.
Company Overview
New Dawn Treatment Center is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment in a compassionate environment. With over 30 years of experience, we serve a diverse community through our inpatient and outpatient facilities, emphasizing holistic therapies and clinical excellence.
Summary
We are seeking a Postpartum Therapist to join our team at New Dawn Treatment Center in Elk Grove, CA. This position helps clients navigate the emotional, social, and relationship challenges that come with having a child. They will create and implement personalized treatment plans and address a wide range of perinatal mental health concerns.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for postpartum clients and their infants.
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to the postpartum client population.
- Develop and implement postpartum specific curriculum and psychoeducational materials.
- Create, review and maintain program documentation, including consents, assessments and clinical protocols specific to the postpartum program.
- Complete utilization reviews as needed for insurance authorizations.
- Provide community referrals for maternal mental health, pediatric care, lactation support, pelvic floor therapy, and other related services.
- Complete intakes, assessments, progress notes, treatment planning and discharge/transition planning.
- Record information and maintain accurate client records in EMR.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) prefered.
- Current license, ACSW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT, APCC or LPCC, required.
- Strong understanding of trauma informed care, postpartum mental health and community resources for women and families.
- Clinical experience working with perinatal or postpartum populations preferred.
- Working knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
- Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Call-To-Action
Join us at New Dawn Treatment Center where your expertise will make a meaningful difference. Embark on a rewarding journey of ensuring excellence in healthcare—your next opportunity awaits.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$94k | Mental Health Therapy median $69k (middle half $59k–$97k)47 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 614 active | 7,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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