We are seeking a therapist (fully licensed & per-diem to full time) to support our New Outpatient Mental Health Program. We are looking for someone who is committed to both clinical craft and human connection — someone who believes that excellent care is built through structure, compassion, and the steady presence of a skilled clinician. As a Therapist, you will provide direct clinical services to outpatient adult clients with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs to support full coverage care. You’ll deliver evidence-based treatment, coordinate care with interdisciplinary partners, and uphold the clinical excellence that defines Terra.
This is a hands-on role in a growing organization — ideal for a clinician who wants to shape a high-quality client experience from the ground up. We believe excellent care comes from clinicians who feel valued and supported. You’ll be part of a team where psychological safety, collaboration, and development are key organizational philosophies.
What You’ll Do
At Terra, clinicians aren’t just providers — they are architects of the client experience and culture. Your voice, perspective, and craft will help shape a new standard of excellence in residential care.
Direct Clinical Care
- Provide grounded and transformative therapeutic experiences that help clients rebuild agency, resilience, and hope.
- Guide clients through biopsychosocial assessments, crisis and risk assessments, treatment and care coordination plans with clarity, expertise and compassion.
- Support clients through all phases of treatment in group and individual sessions.
Care Coordination & Collaboration
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, rich clinical consult spaces, and a team that solves problems together.
- Collaborate closely with Medical, Technicians, Nursing, Case Management, and Operations to ensure integrated care, safety and outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with families, referral sources, and external partners when appropriate.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain high standards of documentation and clinical integrity that meets DHCS, Joint Commission, and organizational standards.
- Ensure timely, accurate progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and incident reporting.
- Maintain compliance with scope of practice, ethical guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.
Milieu & Safety Support
- Help maintain a safe, structured, trauma-informed treatment environment where clients and staff feel safe, supported, and grounded.
- Respond to crises with skill and steadiness, supporting de-escalation and safety planning.
Program Contribution & Culture
- Model Terra’s values and contribute to a culture of accountability, integrity, and compassion.
- Engage in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
- Contribute ideas, observations, and feedback that help Terra continuously elevate client care — your voice matters here.
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, or related field.
- Active California clinical license (Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, AMFT, ACSW, APCC).
- Experience working in residential, inpatient, or structured mental health and substance use treatment settings (preferred).
- Competence in evidence-based modalities such as MI, CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with regulatory environments.
- Ability to remain grounded, collaborative, and client-centered in fast-paced or emergent situations.
- Values that align with Terra: integrity, transparency, humility, accountability, and heart.
How we work at Terra
- We move with urgency, clarity, and intention.
- We lead with truth — even when it’s uncomfortable.
- We honor clinicians and protect clinical integrity.
- We operate with accountability and follow-through.
- We build systems that are agile, disciplined, and built to scale.
- We choose high performance AND humanity.
- We solve problems together — no egos, no silos.
Ideal Candidate:
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Substance Use Counselor - Licensed Mental Professional - Licensed Mental Counselor - Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - Psychology - Licensed Psychologist
Pay: $28.80 - $55.28 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Outpatient Treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
- substance use treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- unrestricted CA license- not associate/trainee? (Required)
Work Location: In person
