Mental Health Therapist - Residential

Overview

Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 a year DOE & Licensure

Location: 21051 Warner Center Ln, STE 105 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (On-site)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

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

Located in the vibrant San Fernando Valley, Woodland Hills offers easy access to Los Angeles—perfect for commuting and adventures! Help us enhance the mental well-being of individuals and communities!

Optimum Performance Institute is a leading provider of adolescent and young adults’ behavioral health services dedicated to enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and communities. We are committed to delivering compassionate and effective therapy to support our clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their aspirations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Required

Qualifications

• Licensed or provisionally licensed therapist in State of California: Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (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
  
  

Preferred

• 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
  
  

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional 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.