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Clinician (AMFT MFT LCSW ACSW APCC LPCC)

Turn Behavioral Health Services$35–$36/hrEscondido, CARegular Full time over 30 hrsPosted 1mo ago
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This posting states $35–$36 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

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to the next level of care, and coordinate with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Provide direct services including behavioral health assessments, therapy (couples, individual, and group), case management, care coordination, care plan development, and crisis intervention.
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide wrap around services.
  • Maintain a caseload of clients as assigned by the Lead and Program Manager.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation and meet the minimum requirements for billable services.
  • Engage in office, telehealth and field-based services, as needed, and when deemed appropriate by the treatment team.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
  • Participate in scheduled program meetings.
  • Maintain board registration that is required to bill for services provided to clients.
  • Participate in weekly supervision meetings as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
  • Complete regular training, as assigned by the agency, county, or Program Manager.
  • Complete monthly chart audits and assisting clients in transferring to lower or higher levels of care.
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree and CA BBS registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) required.• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
  • Cultural competency understanding required.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending

☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility

☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands

☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers

☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods

☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.

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

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