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Mental Health Therapist

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc·Lancaster, California

$37 - $44/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 26 days ago
Practice for this role

Mental Health Therapist · $37 - $44/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +20% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Lancaster, California ($30.74/hr, n=54)
  • 65 similar openings in the Lancaster area · median $30.94/hr
$20.00/hr · p10p90 · $75.00/hr
this role: $36.79/hrmedian $30.74/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 54 posted behavioral health roles in Lancaster, California rates. This role sits in the 74th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% above the Lancaster, California median for behavioral health roles.

The therapist is responsible for conducting diagnostic interviews, providing individual and group psychotherapy, and performing crisis interventions. They must also maintain comprehensive medical records and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans.

Position Title: Mental Health Therapist

Department

Reports To: Program Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary

Responsible for providing diagnostic interviews, individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, crisis interventions, treatment planning, and medical record documentation/reviews, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a clinical supervisor.

Benefits

  • Package
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Competitive wages
  • Stability and career advancement
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

Categories of duties

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in conducting psychological evaluations of patients, which may include a clinical diagnostic interview and /or psychological.

2. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in treatment and discharge planning.

3. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in determining diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on knowledge and identification of signs and symptoms of psychological disorders.

4. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy.

5. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing crisis intervention services or counseling, psychological emergency interventions and assessments, including determining need for 5150 evaluations.

6. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing consultation/liaison services to multidisciplinary program staff pertaining to patients’ diagnoses, mental status, interventions and treatment planning, as well as communicating changes in patients’ mental status or psychological disposition.

7. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills and knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$37 - $44/hr
Location
Lancaster, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a full-service behavioral healthcare organization that provides high quality, cost-effective substance abuse and mental health treatment to adults and youths. We are a non-profit, community-based organization that operates a psychiatric...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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8. Provides timely, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc…

Supervision/Training

1. Shall be responsible for attending weekly group supervision meetings as requested.

2. Shall be responsible for attending individual supervision sessions as scheduled with supervisors.

3. Shall be responsible for attending weekly training seminars and other specific trainings as requested.

Administrative/Documentation

1. Shall be responsible for maintaining proper documentation of training hours and obtaining supervisors signatures as required.

2. Shall be responsible for proper documentation of clinical information obtained through provision of clinical services rendered, and for obtaining signature of supervisors on all documentation.

3. Shall demonstrate ability to conceptualize cases and prioritize treatment needs as evidenced by clinical documentation.

4. Shall perform such additional functions as specifically requested by the Coordinator of the Psychology Training Program to meet special facility patient needs, as necessary.

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, and a registered Intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (in California).

Experience

Prior experience in providing substance abuse and/or mental health services, working with youth and/or families in a mental health setting, and prior experience with DMH documentation, although not mandatory, is preferred.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

Equal opportunity employer

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

Ada requirement

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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Shift is a 12 hour day, 3 days per week and may include a Saturday

Market context

California mental health therapist market context

In California, mental health therapist roles are often competitive because employers look for clinicians who can work with severe mental illness, use evidence-based care, and function well in collaborative medical settings. This role stands out for requiring an active California license and experience with CBT or DBT, while the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and well-being programs. Before applying, confirm your license status and prepare examples of treating complex cases; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time reviewing the source description.

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