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Clinical Therapist I

WELLNEST EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS·Los Angeles, California

$61,800 - $92,700/yrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Clinical Therapist I · $61,800 - $92,700/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -9% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Los Angeles, California ($68,000, n=657)
  • 740 similar openings in the Los Angeles area · median $70,000
$26,000 · lowesthighest · $552,000
this role: $61,800median $68,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 657 posted behavioral health roles in Los Angeles, California salarys. This role sits in the 42nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% below the Los Angeles, California median for behavioral health roles.

The Clinical Therapist provides trauma-informed psychotherapy, family therapy, and assessments while developing and modifying treatment plans for clients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with external agencies to support client needs.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Exposition
  • Park -
  • Los
  • Angeles,
  • CA 90007Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • MSWSalary
  • Range: $61,800.00 - $92,700.00
  • SalaryJob
  • Category:
  • Nonprofit -
  • Social
  • ServicesSCOPE
  • OF
  • RESPONSIBILITY: As a team member, handles cases as assigned, or performs intakes, for which the therapist interviews and collects information from clients, identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops a therapeutic or treatment plan, runs therapy groups for children & families, plans and administers therapeutic treatment within accepted professional guidelines, makes home visits and counsels clients with accepted methods to assist client. Clinical Therapist also consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Wellnest peers or other specialists, and timely completes required progress notes and paperwork. Meets or exceeds productivity and timely expectations.
  • Essential
  • Functions:
  • Provides trauma-informed psychotherapy groups, family therapy, and collateral sessions
  • Performs intakes & assessments in order to determine need for services as well as treatment plan
  • Works flexible and non-traditional hours on a regular basis
  • Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies therapeutic or treatment plans
  • Facilitates attachment and supports children’s early developmental processes with parents or caregivers in their homes, school, community, or onsite at the organization
  • Collaborates and cooperates with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their families
  • Advocates for parents and children when making outside referrals for services
  • Ensures the timely completion of documentation including progress notes using an Electronic Health Record System
  • Prvoides field-based services to high risk clients
  • Meets or exceeds service delivery requirements
  • Represents the company at community services, funder events and events related to outreach for clients and supporters of the organization
  • Participates in trainings and meetings as assigned

Requirements

Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess current registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology. A valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to pass a TB test and DOJ fingerprint clearance are mandatory.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Bilingual
  • Collaboration
  • Treatment planning
  • Psychotherapy
  • Time management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Family therapy
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Electronic health records
  • Child counseling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$61,800 - $92,700/yr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

WELLNEST EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Wellnest (formerly known as Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic) has been a Los Angeles mainstay for more than 102 years. Since 1924, we have empowered children and young adults with emotional health and wellness services. Wellnest is a leader in establishing and implementing...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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  • Other duties as assigned
  • Required
  • QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) and clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling. Training directly related to children and child counseling is preferred. (Applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered.) In keeping with policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is preferred. Current registration with licensing board is required.
  • Please review the requirements below:
  • License or Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences
  • License with the CA Board of Psychology
  • If licensed in another state, a CA DHCS Professional Licensing Waiver to practice in CA. If there is less than a year left on the waiver, the applicant must show intent on being licensed in the State of CA.
  • A person with or in the process of obtaining a Psy.D. or Ph.D. and is unlicensed, CA DHCS Professional Licensing Waiver. If there is less than a year left on the waiver, the applicant must show intent on being licensed in the State of CA.
  • Conditions of Employment

    Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects. REASONING ABILITY:

    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

    Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents

    Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

    Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions.

    Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.

    Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.

    Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.

    Maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.

    Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency policy. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions.

    Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

    Ability to reach with hands and arms.

    Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day.

    Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment.

    Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required. This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform. Wellnest does not discriminate against any client, parent/guardian, employee or community member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics Due to restrictions from DHCS, Wellnest, as a health care provider, is unable to employ anyone on a DHCS exclusionary list or database. Applicants will be asked to confirm within the application process whether they are subject to an exclusion. Qualifications

    Market context

    California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

    In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.

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