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Therapist

Paradigm Treatment Centers·Malibu, California

$35 - $35/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The Mental Health Therapist will deliver individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and young adults dealing with mental health and behavioral challenges, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team throughout treatment and aftercare planning. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, maintaining therapeutic rapport during the 28–35 day episode, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

About altior healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Job summary

The Mental Health Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and/or young adults experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary clinical team to support patients throughout a structured treatment episode and into successful aftercare.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and/or young adults presenting with anxiety, depression, substance use, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and interviews with patients and families.
  • Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with assigned patients throughout a 28–35 day treatment episode.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment updates.
  • Synthesize and communicate clinical findings to interdisciplinary team
  • Participate in aftercare and discharge planning, collaborating with families and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • Adhere to ethical standards and all applicable clinical, regulatory, and licensing

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a clinical mental health or behavioral health setting.
  • Experience working with adolescents and/or young adults.
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy.
  • Experience with mental health, substance use, eating disorders, or trauma-informed treatment preferred.
  • Licensed or pre-licensed in California as one of the following:
  • Lmft / Amft
  • Lpcc / Apcc
  • LCSW / ASW
  • Pending Licensure Accepted

Salary Range: $35—$35 USD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401k with 4% match.
  • Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.

For Direct Care roles

Chef made meals onsite.

Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.

Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

Privacy Policy [https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/privacy-policy/] l CCPA Notice for CA Applicants [https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/ccpa-notice/] l Discrimination Policy [https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/discrimination-policy/]

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, along with previous experience in a clinical mental health setting working with adolescents or young adults. Applicants must be licensed or pre-licensed in California as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW, with experience in various therapy modalities preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Ethical Standards
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Substance Use Treatment
  • Therapeutic Rapport
  • Trauma-Informed Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$35 - $35/hr
Location
Malibu, California
Posted
Mar 17, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Paradigm Treatment Centers

Altior oversees and supports residential treatment centers: Paradigm Treatment (CA & TX) Innercept RTC (ID), Ironwood (ME) and Ridge (NH). Our family of services provides mental health assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults while maintaining and...

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Therapist openings in California are typically driven by ongoing need in behavioral health and substance-use services, especially for candidates who already hold a California BBS license or registration. These roles are competitive because employers often look for direct treatment experience, current First Aid/CPR, and up-to-date health clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, and confirm your license status and certifications before applying.

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