Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Therapist to provide comprehensive behavioral health and therapeutic services in California City, California. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed mental health professional with a strong clinical background who is passionate about helping individuals overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges.
The Mental Health Therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and support patients in achieving improved mental health and emotional well-being.
Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, this individual will play an essential role in delivering effective, patient-centered mental healthcare.
This position offers an opportunity to apply established clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing diverse mental health challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines:
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling
- A related clinical behavioral health field
- Current, active, and appropriate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential, or applicable equivalent licensure authorizing clinical practice in California
- Minimum 2 years of professional clinical experience
- Strong understanding of mental health assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and provide appropriate clinical counseling services
- Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, patient confidentiality, and ethical standards of clinical practice
- Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered mental healthcare
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional experience providing individual or group therapy within a clinical behavioral health environment
- Experience treating patients with anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, or other mental health conditions
- Familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care
- Experience conducting crisis assessments, behavioral health evaluations, and therapeutic interventions
- Previous experience working in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or institutional healthcare settings
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary mental health teams
- Strong crisis intervention, clinical decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and behavioral health documentation requirements
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a licensed Mental Health Therapist with a Master's Degree in a qualifying clinical discipline and at least two years of professional clinical experience.
They should demonstrate strong therapeutic skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to build effective professional relationships with individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral health challenges.
Candidates with previous experience in clinical counseling, behavioral health treatment, crisis intervention, or evidence-based psychotherapy will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity.
The strongest applicants will be compassionate, adaptable, and comfortable conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Professionals who demonstrate emotional resilience, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes will be well positioned for success in this role.
Compensation
$110,000 – $130,000 annually
Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's clinical mental health experience, additional therapeutic expertise, specialized qualifications, professional licensure, educational background, and overall alignment with the position.
Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?
At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize the essential role Mental Health Therapists play in helping individuals navigate psychological challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and achieve improved emotional well-being. We focus on connecting qualified behavioral health professionals with opportunities that recognize their advanced education, clinical expertise, and commitment to meaningful patient care.
This opportunity in California City, California, offers an experienced mental health professional the chance to apply specialized therapeutic skills while supporting individuals with diverse behavioral health needs.
Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, personalized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure this opportunity aligns with your clinical experience, professional licensure, preferred practice environment, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals, helping you pursue a position where your expertise is valued and your contributions make a meaningful difference.