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AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC·Long Beach, California
Associate Therapist · $32 - $35/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 102 posted behavioral health roles in Long Beach, California rates. This role sits in the 51st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 4% above the Long Beach, California median for behavioral health roles.
The Associate Therapist will provide individual and group therapy, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform utilization reviews, and provide crisis intervention to ensure client safety.
Free Clinical Supervision (Hours Towards Licensing) Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) PTO (Vacation, Sick) Equity Shares (ESOP)
We seek an Associate Therapist (ASW/AMFT/APCC) to join our dedicated team and provide our clients mental health and substance abuse treatment. The Therapist position is crucial in helping clients achieve lasting recovery through individual and group therapy, treatment planning, assessments, and crisis intervention. The Therapist will receive Clinical Supervision in a fast paced, high learning environment.
We maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines, including timely clinical updates for our insurance partners.
Professional
Development: Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and consultation to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Qualifications & Skills Education: Master's degree in social work (MSW), counseling psychology (MA/MSc), clinical psychology (MA/MSc), or relevant field.
Registered Associate (ASW/AMFT/APCC) in California.
Minimum of one year of experience providing direct clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for associate therapists in behavioral health settings, especially where supervised clinical services are needed. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a qualifying master’s or doctoral degree, readiness to work under California clinical supervision, and familiarity with state requirements for therapeutic interventions. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your degree, supervision eligibility, and any licensure-track steps before applying.