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AMFM Healthcare
San Juan Capistrano, California

Primary Therapist I- Adult Residential Healthcare

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$96k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Primary Therapist at AMFM Healthcare!

Job Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm In Person

Work Requirement: In-person, must be willing to work over the weekend if needed.

Are you passionate about transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care? AMFM Healthcare, a leading adult residential treatment center around the nation, is seeking a Primary Therapist to join our dedicated team. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact, work in a supportive team environment, and grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you!

Why AMFM Healthcare?

At AMFM Healthcare, our mission is to provide personalized, comprehensive care that helps individuals achieve long-term recovery and a better quality of life. We specialize in evidence-based treatment approaches, offering a structured yet nurturing environment where clients can heal and thrive.

Your Role as a Primary Therapist

As a Primary Therapist, you will provide individual and group therapy to adults in our residential treatment program. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that support clients in their recovery journey. This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and is experienced in working with diverse populations.

What You’LL Do

  • Conduct clinical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
  • Offer crisis counseling and intervention when needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Assist in insurance pre-certification/authorization and utilization review.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive client care.
  • Support clients in developing coping skills and strategies for long-term recovery.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and case consultations.
  • Provide emergency crisis services during work hours and after-hours as assigned.
  • Uphold ethical, legal, and professional standards at all times.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem
  • FSA/HSA Accounts
  • 100% employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • PTO and Self-Care Day
  • Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & Wellness Membership

What We’RE Looking For

  • Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
  • Licensure: Must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate or Independently licensed MFT, CSW, or PCC.
  • Experience: Working with adults diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
  • Clinical Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work some weekends on call and assist with after-hours crisis calls when needed.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to ethical practice and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in residential treatment settings
  • Specialized training or certification in trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, or other relevant areas

Make a Difference at AMFM Healthcare

At AMFM Healthcare, we are more than just a treatment center—we are a community dedicated to healing, hope, and transformation. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can truly impact lives, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and be part of something meaningful!

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Therapist provides individual and group therapy to adults in a residential setting using evidence-based approaches. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Experience working with adults diagnosed with mood, anxiety, personality, and trauma-related disorders is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist I- Adult Residential Healthcare at AMFM Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in San Juan Capistrano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M≈ 15.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,249/mo≈ 71% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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 AMFM Healthcare

Mental Health Care
San Juan Capistrano, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem
FSA/HSA Accounts
100% employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
PTO and Self-Care Day
Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Wellness Membership