Pre-Licensed Therapist

Description Position at Clarvida - California Job Title: Pre-Licensed Therapist Location: California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive; based on experience Date Posted: 04-30-2026 About the Role The Pre-Licensed Therapist provides mental health treatment services designed to maximize client independence and family empowerment. This role delivers individual, group, and family counseling services to support clients in achieving personal, social, educational, and vocational goals. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Pre-Licensed Therapist provides culturally responsive, community-based care while supporting positive clinical outcomes and overall well-being. Responsibilities · Provide individual, group, and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults · Conduct clinical assessments and therapeutic interviews to identify client needs and treatment goals · Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and interventions · Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case consultations · Monitor client progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness · Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements · Participate in program development activities, staff meetings, and trainings · Provide referrals, resource coordination, and linkage to additional services as appropriate · Provide consultation and educational presentations to community organizations, schools, hospitals, and service agencies as needed · Facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics such as parenting, anger management, life skills, and wellness · Maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries · Meet assigned productivity expectations as established by the program · Provide services in clinic, school, home, and community settings as needed · Transport clients when necessary using a personal vehicle · Work one to two afternoons per week with availability until 7:00 PM · Participate in assigned on-call rotation and after-hours responsibilities as required by the program · Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications · Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution · Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences 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 individuals experiencing mental health challenges in inpatient, outpatient, community-based, or related settings · Direct clinical and case management experience · Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills · Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills · Intermediate computer proficiency and ability to utilize electronic health record systems · Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance Preferred Qualifications · Experience working with children, youth, and families · Bilingual skills preferred · Experience providing services in community-based, school-based, or outpatient settings · Familiarity with crisis intervention and care coordination practices · Experience facilitating groups and psychoeducational programming Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: · Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) · Separate sick leave that rolls over annually · 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) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options · Basic and optional life insurance coverage All Employees: · 401(k) · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Pet insurance · Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment · Mileage reimbursement · Cellphone stipend ( Benefits may vary by state or county ) Work Location California – Clinic, school, home, and community-based settings Travel may be required as part of service delivery Employment Type Full-time How to Apply If you are a passionate pre-licensed clinician committed to helping individuals and families achieve positive outcomes, click "Apply Now" to join Clarvida as a Pre-Licensed Therapist. About Clarvida Clarvida is a leader in behavioral health care, providing community-based mental health and human services. The organization is committed to delivering innovative care while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for employees. 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. Fraud Alert 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, AMFT, ACSW, APCC, Associate Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health, Community Mental Health, Family Therapy, Counseling Services, School-Based Therapy, Clarvida Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION Under general supervision of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic Manager, the Outpatient Clinician serves as the day-to-day subject matter expert for the team. The outpatient clinician works with a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence-based individual, family, and group counseling and psychoeducation to individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The outpatient clinician educates clinical staff and clients about harm reduction strategies, early recovery skills, and relapse prevention skills and develops client-driven treatment plans for clients at various stages of recovery.  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides clinical services including assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy and other treatment modalities within a trauma informed, recovery oriented and evidence-based framework with clients who have mental health and substance use disorders. * Demonstrates strong clinical judgement in assessment, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations and sound triage decisions. * Provides counseling/therapy with clients requiring complex intervention, including those who are suicidal, homicidal or exhibit life-threatening behaviors; determines necessity for involuntary commitment and arranging for admission. * Completes assessments, manages a caseload, completes treatment plans and obtains authorization for services. * Assists in maintaining environmental safety and therapeutic milieu for staff and clients/families. * Maintains ethical standards. * May provide substance use specific consultation for outpatient clinical staff and master’s level interns. * Provides direct clinical services. * Provides high quality documentation and adherence to agency guidelines. * Role models and ensures staff provides excellent customer service to clients/families, staff and visitors. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Eligibility for Georgia licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.  * Two years of related work experience, computer proficiency and ability to multi-task * Demonstrates competency in using evidenced based treatments for addictive diseases and mental illness * Ability to work from and promote a person-centered, recovery oriented, and trauma informed philosophy in client care. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Current Georgia licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.  * Certified or demonstrable experience in or familiarity with substance use disorders and/or Medication Assisted Treatment. WORKING CONDITIONS * Works indoors in an outpatient clinic Mondays-Fridays 8:15am-5:00pm with possible evening (as determined by clinic needs) * Ability to use an Electronic Health Record as well as a telehealth application (as allowed by regulations) * Sessions may be in person or via telehealth (audio/visual) as appropriate for each client * May be required to physically assist clients, may need to carry objects up to 10 pounds.   Pre-employment drug screening may be required. The selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://claratel.org/ [https://claratel.org/] Claratel Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA