Outpatient Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$122k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Therapist to join our growing team. We are a community-focused, outpatient mental health group serving diverse and underserved populations.

We take pride in providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to the community where teamwork and patient-centered care are at the core of everything we do.

Our interdisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Therapists, all committed to helping patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement in their lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who values teamwork, integrated care, and public service.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled licensed therapist to provide independent mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns using evidence-based approaches.

In addition, the therapist will also assist with clinical research requiring psychotherapeutic interventions (no additional specialized training needed, as we will provide any necessary training for each research protocol).

This position requires independent licensure in California, allowing for autonomous clinical practice without supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to clients of diverse backgrounds (in-person and via telehealth)
  • Assist in clinical research initiatives relating to psychological treatments; we will provide any necessary training for any required psychotherapeutic protocols
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and insurance standards.
  • Utilize evidence-based interventions tailored to client needs.
  • Manage an independent caseload and maintain professional boundaries.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, and community resources when necessary.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Therapist (Master’s) or Psychologist (doctoral-level), such as LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT
  • Applicants must have the necessary licensure to practice independently in CA
  • Active and unrestricted state license
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience/education
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery principles, and community-based psychiatry
  • Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team environment

Salary Range: $90-$130K

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCollaboration

Counselor Career Context

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 11 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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About Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists

Mental Health Care
Irvine, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance