Pre Licensed Therapist
Description
Job Title: Pre-Licensed Therapist – Kickstart Program
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $33.00 – $37.00 per hour
Date Posted: 04-13-2026
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $33.00 – $37.00 per hour
Date Posted: 04-13-2026
About the Role
Clarvida is hiring a Pre-Licensed Therapist to join the Kickstart program in San Diego, CA. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive training, and access to licensure supervision.
Clarvida is hiring a Pre-Licensed Therapist to join the Kickstart program in San Diego, CA. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive training, and access to licensure supervision.
As a Pre-Licensed Therapist, you will work with youth ages 10–25 (Medi-Cal eligible or uninsured), their families, and social networks to provide individual and group counseling that promotes education, early intervention, and recovery. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners within Clarvida’s person-centered, trauma-informed care model.
Responsibilities
· Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, youth, and young adults
· Participate in crisis intervention and consultation when needed
· Assist clients with educational, vocational, social, and personal goal planning
· Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development
· Conduct therapeutic interviews, document client progress, and maintain clinical records
· Present and facilitate educational classes such as parenting and anger management
· Provide services in schools and community outreach settings
· Transport clients and conduct outreach in community and school environments
· Meet productivity requirements including caseload and service delivery expectations
· Perform on-call and after-hours duties as assigned
· Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, youth, and young adults
· Participate in crisis intervention and consultation when needed
· Assist clients with educational, vocational, social, and personal goal planning
· Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development
· Conduct therapeutic interviews, document client progress, and maintain clinical records
· Present and facilitate educational classes such as parenting and anger management
· Provide services in schools and community outreach settings
· Transport clients and conduct outreach in community and school environments
· Meet productivity requirements including caseload and service delivery expectations
· Perform on-call and after-hours duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
· Active registration as AMFT, APCC, or ASW in California
· Minimum of 2 years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
· Direct clinical and case management experience with knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy
· Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
· Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
· Active registration as AMFT, APCC, or ASW in California
· Minimum of 2 years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
· Direct clinical and case management experience with knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy
· Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
· Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience or training in early psychosis intervention or youth mental health programs
· Familiarity with Medi-Cal and working with uninsured or underinsured populations
· Experience providing therapy in school-based or community outreach settings
· Experience or training in early psychosis intervention or youth mental health programs
· Familiarity with Medi-Cal and working with uninsured or underinsured populations
· Experience providing therapy in school-based or community outreach settings
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees:
· Paid vacation days (starting at approximately 12 days annually, increases with tenure)
· Paid sick leave accrued each pay period
· 9 paid holidays (including day after Thanksgiving)
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
· DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
· Training, development, and continuing education support
Full-time Employees:
· Paid vacation days (starting at approximately 12 days annually, increases with tenure)
· Paid sick leave accrued each pay period
· 9 paid holidays (including day after Thanksgiving)
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
· DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
· Training, development, and continuing education support
All Employees:
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Free licensure supervision
· Perks @ Clarvida – discounts on shopping, travel, student loan refinancing, and entertainment
· Pet insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Free licensure supervision
· Perks @ Clarvida – discounts on shopping, travel, student loan refinancing, and entertainment
· Pet insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work Location
San Diego, CA – Services delivered onsite and in community settings including schools and outreach environments
San Diego, CA – Services delivered onsite and in community settings including schools and outreach environments
Employment Type
Full-time
Full-time
How to Apply
If you’re a clinician in training and eager to make an impact early, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Kickstart program and support youth wellness, early intervention, and family empowerment.
If you’re a clinician in training and eager to make an impact early, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Kickstart program and support youth wellness, early intervention, and family empowerment.
About Clarvida
Clarvida provides recovery-focused behavioral health and substance use services in Southern California. With over 30 outpatient locations across Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, services are grounded in evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
Clarvida provides recovery-focused behavioral health and substance use services in Southern California. With over 30 outpatient locations across Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, services are grounded in evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
Learn more: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/
See other opportunities: https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
See other opportunities: https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Clarvida never charges fees to apply. Official communication regarding job opportunities will only come from authorized @clarvida.com email addresses or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts.
Keywords
Pre-Licensed Therapist, AMFT, APCC, ASW, Mental Health Counseling, Youth Therapy, Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Kickstart Program, Clarvida Careers
Pre-Licensed Therapist, AMFT, APCC, ASW, Mental Health Counseling, Youth Therapy, Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Kickstart Program, Clarvida Careers