Primary Therapist – Adult Virtual Outpatient Program

Lightfully Behavioral Health

. Deliver clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,000 - $93,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering clinical services for mental health disorders, including individual, group, and family therapy, while ensuring compliance with licensure and accreditation standards. Proficient in treatment planning and documentation, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Counseling-Related FieldClinical Mental Health License In CaliforniaIntegrated Process Based Therapy (iPBT)Crisis StabilizationTelehealth Experience

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Hard Skills

Mental Health Treatment AssessmentIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningDocumentation AuditsCrisis StabilizationPeer To Peer ReviewsProgress NotesTherapy Assessments

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Or Full Clinical Mental Health License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersContinuity Of CareUtilization ReviewClient SupportCommunity Trainings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families
Perform, interpret, and provide feedback on mental health treatment assessments
Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using appropriate and evidence-based interventions
Conduct treatment planning using Integrated Process Based Therapy (iPBT)
Participate in weekly treatment team and hotspot meetings
Collaborate with treatment team members, outreach, admissions, case management, and outpatient teams to ensure continuity of care
Complete progress notes, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and other documentation within established time frames
Participate in documentation audits for licensure and accreditation compliance
Communicate with clients' families and provide education and progress updates
Provide updates to Utilization Review Specialists and perform Peer to Peer reviews as needed
Receive supervision and provide supervision for staff as appropriate
Attend trainings and individual/group supervisions
Train and orient new staff
Maintain current mental health knowledge through literature review, research, consultation, clinical evaluation, and professional development
Provide community and provider trainings and workshops
Speak with potential admissions and their families
Support client care techs with observations, milieu conflict management, and client support
Provide crisis stabilization, client check-ins, and assigned on-call coverage
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Counseling-related field, required
Associate or full clinical mental health license in the state of California, required
Experience in a virtual or telehealth environment, preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Self-care days
401(k) plan
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program (EAP)
A supportive, mission-driven culture that values authenticity, connection, and integrity