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California — Multiple Locations

Pre-Licensed Therapist – Associate Clinician

Full-Time
$33.00 – $36.00 / hour
California — Multiple Locations
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About the Role

Clarvida is hiring Pre-Licensed Therapists to join our teams across California. These full-time roles offer a competitive hourly rate of $33–$36/hr, full benefits, and access to free clinical supervision. As a Pre-Licensed Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients, support recovery goals, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—all within Clarvida's trauma-informed, person-centered care model.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling services
  • Participate in crisis intervention and consultation when needed
  • Assist clients with educational, vocational, and social goal planning
  • Engage in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development
  • Document clinical progress, submit reports, and maintain accurate client records
  • Teach educational classes and provide outreach services where needed
  • Transport clients or travel as required for community services
  • Meet productivity requirements and maintain caseloads
  • Address on-call or after-hours duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
  • Registered as an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in California
  • Minimum 2 years' experience working with clients in mental health settings
  • Direct clinical and case management experience
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with serious mental illness or trauma-based populations
  • Familiarity with evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.)
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
  • Experience in school or outreach settings

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range
$33.00 – $36.00
Paid vacation days (increasing with tenure)
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Up to 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA & FSA options
DailyPay – access earnings before payday
Free clinical supervision & CEU support
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance
Company cellphone & mileage reimbursement
Perks @ Clarvida – travel, entertainment & more

Work Location

California — Clinic and community service settings across multiple locations, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and Kern County.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated clinician in training ready to grow in your career, we'd love to meet you. Search all current Pre-Licensed Therapist openings in California and apply directly through our careers portal.

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About Clarvida

Clarvida provides behavioral health and human services across multiple states, delivering recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. We support clinicians with supervision, training, and a collaborative work culture.

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