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Associate Therapist

Clear Behavioral Health logoClear Behavioral Health$30–$38/hrFull-Time / Part-TimePosted 3d ago

Open in 4 locations

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California

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How this pay compares

This posting states $30–$38 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in California post a median of $43.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$61.15, across 182 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Clear Behavioral Health is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals. Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability

Position Summary

The Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist provides professional mental health services to a diverse client population through a fully virtual care model, while collaborating with an on-site clinical and administrative team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality care through individual and group therapy sessions, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, and supporting clients throughout their recovery journey. The therapist ensures consistent engagement in a virtual setting, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and contributes to a supportive and structured therapeutic environment that promotes mental health, stability, and growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

Client Care and Psychotherapy

  • Provide intensive individual psychotherapy to clients.
  • Lead group psychotherapy sessions, developing topics based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
  • Manage and deliver up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours allocated for administrative and non-billable duties.
  • Responsible for the therapeutic care of clients from admission through discharge.
  • Complete suicide risk assessments and Crisis Safety Plans for all at-risk teen and adult clients.
  • May be expected to support additional programs or tracks, either remotely or at locations within driving distance.

Treatment Planning and Collaboration

  • Participate weekly in clinical meetings to assist in treatment planning and goal setting.
  • Create and update individualized weekly treatment plans and ensure all documentation deadlines are met.
  • Collaborate with other counselors to coordinate care, manage cases, and address client concerns.

Environment and Team Support

  • Facilitate connection, communication, and conflict resolution among staff and clients to maintain a safe and supportive recovery environment.
  • Demonstrate and model healthy emotional and physical boundaries for both staff and clients.
  • Assist in the training and mentorship of other Therapists.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Registered Therapist status (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).
  • Hold a Master’s degree.
  • A minimum of 1 year's clinical experience, focusing on adult mental health.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated skill in planning and leading psychotherapy groups.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to the needs of diverse clients and staff.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
  • Ability to diagnose behavioral health problems and disorders and develop treatment plan based on a completed assessment.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
  • Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
  • Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical skills of empathy, joining, observation and assessment.

Pay

  • Associate pay range is between $30-$38 per hour depending on experience, certifications, and hours accumulated.

Schedule

  • The schedule is Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM on-site. You will be on site working alongside our multidisciplinary team and seeing clients virtually.

From Clear Behavioral Health's job posting for Torrance, CA, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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