Associate Therapist
Clear Behavioral Health · clearbehavioralhealth.com
El MonteOn-siteEntry level1+ yrsPart-time
The job in short
Outpatient mental health therapist providing individual and group psychotherapy.
Clinical
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-09-25
- Location as listed
- El Monte, CA, US
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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:
As a therapist for our outpatient you will provide professional mental health services to a variety of clients. This role involves delivering exceptional care to clients through individual and group therapy sessions, creating personalized treatment plans and fostering a supportive environment for mental health healing 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 and adolescent 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, Wednesday, and Friday from 12pm-830pm fully on-site, plus Tuesdays from 2PM to 4PM for a weekly clinical meeting, which may be attended virtually.
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