Outpatient Counselor

Looking for an Outpatient Counselor (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) to become part of our Scripps Ranch team in San Diego, CA! The position is open for both part-time (10+ hours) and full-time (40 hours) onsite, offering extensive employee benefits.

The perfect candidate will possess a strong enthusiasm for helping children and teenagers, with a key emphasis on team collaboration. Must have at least two years of experience in youth services and the capability to oversee junior clinicians. Our outpatient clinic offers support services such as referrals, intake assistance, billing, and marketing support.

Join our dynamic team in a thriving clinic that promotes diversity and camaraderie. California licensure is a must, with an initial one-year commitment and the potential for long-term involvement.

Interviews for this position are ongoing.

$50 - $65 hourly

At Grow Through Life Counseling, our clinicians work to ensure that the location they oversee runs smoothly and patient care is the utmost priority. The duties of our clinicians include ensuring every patient who is seen at the location has a positive experience from the moment they walk in the door until the end of their treatment. Clinicians are onsite at the location where they see clients. It is expected that they bring positive, calm, and professional energy to the workspace. The clinicians will contribute to a positive and inviting office morale. Our clinicians work closely with other clinical leaders from every location and report to the director of clinical administration. 

Clinical Leader Responsibilities:

• Prioritize a positive client experience at the office location (and for the telehealth clients)
• When needed, consult with licensed staff (plus monthly licensed consultation) 
• Monthly check-ins with all clinicians at the office 
• Contribute to a new staff member’s onboarding and ongoing training experience 
• Problem-solve and find solutions independently
• Be available in the office for safety concerns, questions, and consistent support 
• When needed, interview potential candidates for the location 
• Communicate with Clinical Leader in regard to office supplies 
• Communicate with the leadership regarding clinical matters and hiring concerns
• Attend monthly Clinical consultation meeting
• Meet individually once a month with the Clinical Leader

Lead and live by the company values: 

• Growth Mindset
• Work-life balance
• Integrity and trust
• Sense of purpose
• Fantastic culture
• Emotional investment in relationships
• Encourage and recognize others while nurturing relationships
• Lifelong learning and development 
• Maintaining a high-quality patient experience 
• Commitment to providing great clinical care

• Must be licensed in CA
• Military Culture experience (preferred)
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Outpatient care provider
• Willingness to work with couples (preferred)
• Experience with military populations (preferred) 
• Ability to clinically supervise 
• Team player (required) 
• Ability to multi-task and respond promptly to team
• Organizational skills
• Strong clinical boundaries
• Ready to lead a team
• Address employment-related concerns
• Address clinical concerns
• Support a positive and supportive location culture

We believe happy, well-trained, and supported therapists in a positive and healthy work community provide a higher quality of care to children, teens, adults, couples, and families throughout life. We have the skills, expertise, compassion, empathy, and creativity to help all ages. We believe in reducing mental health stigma as everyone goes through struggles and can benefit from more support. Our strengths include a vast and varied prior work experience, inclusive and safe environments for learning and growing as well as a supportive and creative team. We work together to share resources and ensure each of our Grow Through Life patients get culturally sensitive and inclusive care allowing all to embrace diversity, reduce barriers, and provide support for growth, and development at any stage of life.