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Rite of Passage
Escondido, California

Therapist

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

Listed compensation

starting at $72,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for 2 Therapist's (licensed or registered;

LMFT AMFT LCSW; any other license registered with the BBS) at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, CA

San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley. SPA is equipped with all the amenities of a private high school, including classrooms, an auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. On grounds sports and activities include basketball, softball, and football.

Our unique campus features residential staff and house parents serving as surrogate parents who mentor and tutor students, teach age-appropriate independent living skills, create opportunities to explore new interests, encourage participation in sports and recreation, assist in the exploration of career and job opportunities, and promote family living skills.

Pay: Rate starting at $72,000 per year; $5000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Clinical position paid out at 3 and 6 Months!

Perks and Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 403b match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ATCS Benefits & Perks [https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ROP-benefits-perks-2025-ATCS.pdf]

What you will do: You will provide individual, family, and group therapy as indicated by program needs, including clinical assessment, service planning, record keeping, and service coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop and oversee the completion of treatment plans on an individual, family, and group basis, document and assess the effectiveness of interventions toward treatment goals, and maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.

You will participate in crisis intervention when needed, prepare monthly progress notes and discharge summaries, provide clinical supervision to staff and interns as assigned, and collaborate closely with education, residential, and clinical leadership to support student outcomes.

To be considered you must: Candidates must demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect, with a genuine desire to work with at-risk adolescents. Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test.

A current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years is required. Candidates must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have experience working in a residential setting and or with at-risk adolescent populations.

Familiarity with navigating an Electronic Health Records system, preferably EXYM, is required. Strong communication, written, and organizational skills, along with effective time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines, are essential for success in this role.

Information Regarding Schedule/hours/shifts

Shifts: Dependent on current needs of program. TBD

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

You will provide individual, family, and group therapy while managing clinical assessments, service planning, and accurate documentation. Additionally, you will participate in crisis intervention and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support student outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have experience working with at-risk adolescents in a residential setting. Applicants are also required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Rite of Passage 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, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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 ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k 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 · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 7,933 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Escondido

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$801k≈ 11.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,547/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company paid Life Insurance
403b match up to 6%
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus $5,000