Primary Therapist- Vista

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$35/hr

  • 80%better work-life than Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) peers

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of Primary Therapist- Mission Valley

  • 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

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)

Key Responsibilities

The primary therapist is responsible for monitoring client safety, developing safety plans, and maintaining clinical documentation in compliance with standards. They also facilitate group therapy sessions and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and client progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and possess or be eligible for professional licensure. Additionally, the role requires at least one year of experience in the mental health field and current First-Aid and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Safety planningCrisis interventionMental health assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist- Vista at ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,933 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,933 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$858k
Typical market rent
$2,724/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers

Mental Health Care
Thousand Oaks, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off