Associate or Licensed Therapist With SU Experience (Full Time)

We are seeking a therapist (associate or fully licensed, full time) to support our RTC Substance Use Program. We are looking for someone with a passion for clients with SUD, integrated care, and 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 full-time Therapist, you will provide direct clinical services to residential and 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 - Associate Mental Health Therapist - Associate Mental Professional - Associate Mental Counselor - Associate Master Social Worker - AMSW - Associate Clinical Social Worker - ACSW - Associate Professional Counselor - APC - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - AMFT - Psychology - Associate Psychologist

Pay: $28.80 - $55.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in working with people with Substance Use Disorders?
• Do you have an associates license or independently licensed (not under any other providers license)?
• If you are an associate, how many hours have you completed towards licensure?
• Can you work Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs? (8a-4:30p)

Experience:

• Residential Treatment : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Mental Health License (Required)

Work Location: In person