Pre-licensed Therapist
Description
Job Title: Pre-Licensed Therapist
Location: San Diego California
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Date Posted: 05-04-2026
Location: San Diego California
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Date Posted: 05-04-2026
About the Role
The Pre-Licensed Therapist provides recovery-oriented mental health services to youth and families within the Kickstart program, which focuses on early intervention and prevention of psychosis. This role delivers individual, group, and family counseling while supporting client independence and family empowerment. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally responsive, community-based care for individuals ages 10 to 25.
The Pre-Licensed Therapist provides recovery-oriented mental health services to youth and families within the Kickstart program, which focuses on early intervention and prevention of psychosis. This role delivers individual, group, and family counseling while supporting client independence and family empowerment. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally responsive, community-based care for individuals ages 10 to 25.
Responsibilities
· Provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth and adults
· Deliver crisis intervention and consultation services
· Conduct assessments and therapeutic interviews to identify client needs and treatment goals
· Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development
· Provide educational and vocational guidance to clients
· Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
· Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries
· Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions as needed
· Provide community outreach, consultation, and education to schools and organizations
· Facilitate educational classes such as parenting, anger management, and domestic violence
· Provide linkages to additional services and intensive interventions
· Transport clients as needed using a personal vehicle
· Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and on-call duties as assigned
· Meet monthly productivity requirements as established by the program
· Provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth and adults
· Deliver crisis intervention and consultation services
· Conduct assessments and therapeutic interviews to identify client needs and treatment goals
· Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development
· Provide educational and vocational guidance to clients
· Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
· Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries
· Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions as needed
· Provide community outreach, consultation, and education to schools and organizations
· Facilitate educational classes such as parenting, anger management, and domestic violence
· Provide linkages to additional services and intensive interventions
· Transport clients as needed using a personal vehicle
· Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and on-call duties as assigned
· Meet monthly productivity requirements as established by the program
Required Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
· Registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
· Minimum of two years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient or outpatient settings
· Direct clinical and case management experience with knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy
· Strong clinical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
· Intermediate computer skills
· Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
· Registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
· Minimum of two years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient or outpatient settings
· Direct clinical and case management experience with knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy
· Strong clinical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
· Intermediate computer skills
· Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees:
· Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
· Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
· Up to 10 paid holidays*
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
· DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
· Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
· Health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA)
· Basic and optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
Full-time Employees:
· Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
· Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
· Up to 10 paid holidays*
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
· DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
· Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
· Health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA)
· Basic and optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
All Employees:
· 401(k)
· Free licensure supervision
· Pet insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
· Mileage reimbursement
· Cellphone stipend
· 401(k)
· Free licensure supervision
· Pet insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
· Mileage reimbursement
· Cellphone stipend
(*Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location
California – On-site within Clarvida outpatient behavioral health programs
California – On-site within Clarvida outpatient behavioral health programs
Employment Type
Full-time
Full-time
How to Apply
If you are a pre-licensed therapist passionate about early intervention and supporting youth and families, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Kickstart program.
If you are a pre-licensed therapist passionate about early intervention and supporting youth and families, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Kickstart program.
About Clarvida
Clarvida is a leading behavioral health provider delivering recovery-focused, culturally responsive care across multiple states. We specialize in community-based mental health and substance use services, offering innovative programs that support individuals, families, and communities.
Learn more: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/
See other opportunities: https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Clarvida is a leading behavioral health provider delivering recovery-focused, culturally responsive care across multiple states. We specialize in community-based mental health and substance use services, offering innovative programs that support individuals, families, and communities.
Learn more: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/
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, [email protected], or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts.
Keywords
Pre-Licensed Therapist, Bilingual Therapist, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Early Intervention, Psychosis Prevention, Youth Services, Case Management, Clarvida Careers
Pre-Licensed Therapist, Bilingual Therapist, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Early Intervention, Psychosis Prevention, Youth Services, Case Management, Clarvida Careers