Pre Licensed Therapist

About The Role

Clarvida is hiring a Pre‑Licensed Therapist to join our program in Lancaster, CA.

This full‑time position offers competitive pay of $35.00/ hr, comprehensive training, and access to licensure supervision.

As a Pre‑Licensed Therapist, you will work with clients and social networks to provide individual and group counseling that promotes education, early intervention, and recovery. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners within Clarvida’s person‑centered, trauma‑informed care model.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adults/children
• Participate in crisis intervention and consultation when needed
• Assist clients with educational, vocational, social, and personal goal planning
• Take part in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development
• Conduct therapeutic interviews, document client progress, and maintain clinical records
• Present or teach educational classes (e.g., parenting, anger management) and provide services in schools or via outreach
• Transport clients and provide outreach in community and school settings
• Fulfill productivity requirements (e.g., minimum hourly goals or caseload expectations)
• Perform on‑call or after‑hours duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
• Registered as Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Direct clinical experience & case management skills; knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation

• Additional training or experience in early psychosis intervention or youth mental health programs
• Familiarity with Medi‑Cal and working with clients who are uninsured or underinsured
• Experience providing therapy in school settings or outreach/community education

• $35.00 per hour
• Paid vacation days (starting with ~12 days the first year; increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave accumulating per pay period
• 9 Paid holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance;
  Health Savings Account (HSA) or FSA options
• Access to Daily Pay – early access to your earnings
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free licensure supervision & continuing education support
• Perks @ Clarvida – Discounts, student loan refinancing, pet insurance, etc.

Lancaster, CA – Services delivered primarily onsite and in community settings including schools and outreach environments.

Full‑time.

If you’re a clinician in training and are eager to make an impact early, apply today to join Clarvida’s Bakersfield program. Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and be part of a team dedicated to early intervention, youth wellness, and family empowerment.

Clarvida provides recovery‑focused behavioral health and substance use services in Southern California. With over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations across Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, we deliver quality care rooted in evidence‑based and trauma‑informed practices.

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Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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