Lead Therapist
Listed compensation
$115k-$135k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- vision, and clinical oversight, with the remaining 70% focused on providing direct clinical services. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Lead and mentor clinical staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development and success. Foster a culture of teamwork, account
- ability, and positivity within the team. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement initiatives that improve clinical services. CLINICAL OVERSIGHT Collaborates with leadership to improve clinical processes and elevate patient and clinician care. Provide clinical super
- vision, including individual, group, and triadic super
- vision, in accordance with applicable licensing board requirements and organizational policies. Provide caseload management super
- vision for all licensed and un
- licensed clinicians within the assigned office location. Review and approve clinical documentation for associate clinicians to ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards. Monitor clinician adherence to company policies, procedures, and clinical standards. Assist the Director of Therapeutic Services with clinical initiatives, projects, personnel and operational needs as assigned. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Monitor compliance with therapeutic services policies, procedures, and documentation standards. Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and clinician effectiveness. Regularly communicate with clinicians to obtain and provide feedback regarding office operations, clinical concerns, and service delivery. Communicate relevant findings, recommendations, and concerns to the Director of Therapeutic Services and administrative leadership. Support the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient care and clinician satisfaction. PATIENT CARE Ensure clinical services are delivered in accordance with organizational standards, ethical guidelines, and applicable regulations. Provide consultation and guidance to clinicians regarding patient care, treatment planning, and case management. Support clinicians in managing complex cases and addressing barriers to treatment engagement. Maintain an active therapy caseload and provide direct clinical services. TRAINING AND EDUCTION Lead onboarding activities for newly hired clinicians, including orientation to clinical policies, procedures, and documentation expectations. Collaborate with the Director of Therapeutic Services to develop and facilitate professional development and training programs. Maintain and expand clinical resource materials, including treatment manuals, handouts, best-practice guides, and educational resources. Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to clinicians. Foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence throughout the office. PERFORMANCE METRICS Monitor clinician performance related to documentation compliance, super
- vision participation, caseload management, and adherence to organizational standards. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance guidance to clinicians. Track and report office-level clinical quality indicators and areas requiring improvement. Contribute to initiatives designed to improve clinician retention, engagement, productivity, and overall quality of care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Report directly to the Director of Therapeutic Services (DoTS) and collaborate with Operations Manager(s) to support clinical operations and interdisciplinary care. Provide ongoing clinical leadership, super
- vision, mentorship, and consultation to clinicians in accordance with organizational policies and applicable licensing requirements. Support compliance with clinical documentation, policies, and quality standards. Facilitate communication between clinicians and leadership to promote effective operations and continuous quality improvement. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support organizational objectives, clinical operations, and clinician development.
Qualifications
- vision training/CEU requirements within 10 days of hire (if not previously completed), with ongoing continuing education required to maintain licensure, clinical competency, and super
- vision responsibilities. Valid and Current License with the CA BBS (LCSW) Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite, General Internet Knowledge (Chrome, Edge, or the like) Working and reliable internet service Private and dedicated workspace
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Therapist oversees clinical operations, provides clinical supervision, and mentors staff to ensure high-quality patient care. They also maintain an active therapy caseload while collaborating with leadership to implement quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid California LCSW license with at least two years of licensed experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to complete clinical supervision training within 10 days of hire are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
Native American Mental Health Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 10 active listings.
In California, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$111k (37 salary observations; 76 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (200 salary observations; 481 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k 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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