Mental Health Therapist

Apply for the Mental Health Therapist role at Optimum Performance Institute.

Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 per year (DOE & Licensure)
Location: 21051 Warner Center Ln, STE 105 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (On‑site)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) with Saturday or Sunday group

At OPI we focus on the whole person, not just their diagnosis. With personalized care, consistent support, and compassion from clinicians like you, we help young adults (ages 17‑28) achieve their goals. Join our dynamic Woodland Hills team as a Therapist to guide them toward their dreams at our Residential treatment facility.

• Carry a caseload of 4‑6 clients ages 18‑28 and 4‑5 group sessions weekly, in a residential setting.
• Plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses, ensuring client‑centered care.
• Embrace a collaborative team approach with weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and treatment team meetings.
• Conduct family, group, and 1:1 therapy sessions, driving therapeutic progress with evidence‑based practices.
• Maintain regular communication with families, providing parent coaching and support.
• Maintain meticulous and timely documentation, adhere to treatment standards, and oversee program completion and discharge plans.
• Contribute to program goals by implementing and meeting outcomes testing and standards.
• Oversee program completion and discharge requirements, developing comprehensive discharge plans and reviewing them with students and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state laws on documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and working with government agencies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a results‑driven, empathetic approach.

• Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist in State of California: LAMFT, LPCC, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), AMFT, ASW, or APCC.
• Master's in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience in a residential treatment facility setting.

• High‑acuity experience (IOP/PHP, Residential, Psychiatric Hospital, Crisis Stabilization) with relational, experiential, and evidence‑based systemic techniques.
• 1–2 years of working experience as an adolescent therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Proficiency in incorporating clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes.

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non‑exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company‑paid life, AD&D, and long‑term disability; voluntary life and optional short‑term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.