Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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Positive Change Counseling Center
San Diego, CA, US
Summary
Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for individual, family, and couples therapy. Maintain a consistent caseload and complete compliant clinical documentation while participating in team consultations.
Job Description
Description
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour; paid bi-weekly (Estimated annual earning potential of up to $115,000 w/ benefits)
* $40-$60/hour for Master's Level Therapists
* $50-$75/hour for Doctoral Level Therapists
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time or W-2 Part-Time Employee; Exempt
Schedule: Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: This is an in-person role based out of Central San Diego, CA
Positive Change Counseling Center (PCCC) in California is actively hiring Licensed Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs and LPCCs to join our growing team! PCCC offers the opportunity to build a caseload around your strengths and specialties while providing collaboration opportunities with likeminded clinicians. Since 2006, our mission has been and continues to be "To provide a space where our clients are supported on their journey to self-fulfillment and healthy relationships". In creating a supportive space for our clients, we are also creating this space for YOU! Join our team to experience flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a stellar in-house training program.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
- Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
- Complete timely and compliant clinical documentation
- Full Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 5–6 clients per day; minimum of 25 clients per week required
- Part Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 3-4 clients per day; minimum of 15 clients per week required
- Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
- Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour; paid bi-weekly
- $40-$60/hour for Master's Level Therapists
- $50-$75/hour for Doctoral Level Therapists
- Estimated annual earning potential of up to $115,000 w/ benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Student loan repayment support*
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
- HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
- Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
- Case consultation with colleagues
- Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
- Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
- Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
- *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees
Requirements
Licensed Mental Health Therapist Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted license: Psychologist (PsyD or PhD), LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC in California (Active & Registered with BBS/BOP)
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
- Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
- Ability to provide therapy independently
- Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms
- Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.
- Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
About Positive Change Counseling Center:
Positive Change Counseling Center is a compassionate, client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. Our clinicians provide evidence-based therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, tailoring care to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.
Since 2006, we’ve remained committed to supporting our therapists as much as our clients. Positive Change Counseling Center fosters a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and clinical integrity, allowing clinicians to focus on impactful therapeutic work without the administrative burdens of managing a private practice. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and clinical approaches, and strive to create an inclusive space where clinicians feel supported and empowered to do their best work.
Positive Change Counseling Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.
Positive Change Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Positive Change Counseling Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [email protected].
At Positive Change Counseling Center, our talented clinicians offer individual, couples and family therapy for all ages. In addition, we also offer group therapy and educational classes. Each one of our highly skilled clinicians offers their own unique perspective and therapeutic framework to provide excellent mental health services for our community members in San Diego County, Ventura and surrounding areas.
Our group practice is made up of individually contracted Licensed Mental Health Professionals. We contract with Licensed Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors to offer our clients a wide range of clinical specialties and experience.
We pride ourselves on offering great and affordable care in our community. It is our hope that we can connect with everyone who contacts Positive Change Counseling Center. This may mean scheduling an appointment, providing a referral or just offering some support and reassurance that they are taking the right step by making this call. Our Office Associates are courteous and professional and work hard to make everyone’s job a bit easier as they offer treatment and support to the clients of Positive Change Counseling Center.
Positive Change Counseling Center was founded in 2006, when Owner Jennifer Lundy-Aguerre was newly licensed. Originally the group was based in Mission Valley and moved to La Mesa in late 2007. In 2011, Ms. Lundy-Aguerre hired her first contract therapist to also see clients in the practice. Over the past several years our team of excellent mental health professionals has continued to grow, currently at 16 Licensed Clinicians. In the spring of 2017, our office space expanded. We now have six clinician offices for treating clients in two unique and comfortable suites. Our amazing administrative team also now has their own space for greeting clients and to keep our practice running smoothly.
Founded
2006
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
La Mesa, CA
At Positive Change Counseling Center, our talented clinicians offer individual, couples and family therapy for all ages. In addition, we also offer group therapy and educational classes. Each one of our highly skilled clinicians offers their own unique perspective and therapeutic framework to provide excellent mental health services for our community members in San Diego County, Ventura and surrounding areas.
Our group practice is made up of individually contracted Licensed Mental Health Professionals. We contract with Licensed Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors to offer our clients a wide range of clinical specialties and experience.
We pride ourselves on offering great and affordable care in our community. It is our hope that we can connect with everyone who contacts Positive Change Counseling Center. This may mean scheduling an appointment, providing a referral or just offering some support and reassurance that they are taking the right step by making this call. Our Office Associates are courteous and professional and work hard to make everyone’s job a bit easier as they offer treatment and support to the clients of Positive Change Counseling Center.
Positive Change Counseling Center was founded in 2006, when Owner Jennifer Lundy-Aguerre was newly licensed. Originally the group was based in Mission Valley and moved to La Mesa in late 2007. In 2011, Ms. Lundy-Aguerre hired her first contract therapist to also see clients in the practice. Over the past several years our team of excellent mental health professionals has continued to grow, currently at 16 Licensed Clinicians. In the spring of 2017, our office space expanded. We now have six clinician offices for treating clients in two unique and comfortable suites. Our amazing administrative team also now has their own space for greeting clients and to keep our practice running smoothly.
Founded
2006
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
La Mesa, CA