School Based Adolescent Therapist LMFT LCSW LPCC

Benefits:Bonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryOpportunity for advancementPaid time offSigning bonusTraining & developmentLICENSED, SCHOOL-BASED ADOLESCENT THERAPISTBenefits/PerksUp to $5,000 signing bonusCareer Advancement OpportunitiesFull Medical BenefitsProductivity BonusesProfessional DevelopmentCompetitive CompensationBackground Roots Through Recovery is a trauma-focused outpatient treatment center for adults and adolescents in Long Beach, CA. We have proudly served the Long Beach community since 2016.We offer dedicated morning and afternoon tracks for primary mental health, primary substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, provided by an experienced and compassionate clinical team of physicians, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, drug and alcohol counselors and integrated wellness practitioners.Our program integrates EMDR, mindfulness, and other cognitive, process, experiential, and expressive therapies, to address the mind, body and spirit. The goal of this approach is to address unresolved trauma, expose our clients to a variety of tools, and help them to develop the skills needed to live a healthy, productive and fulfilling life in recovery. Roots also provides all of our clients with weekly case management, weekly family therapy, as well as monthly family intensive weekends.Job Summary Roots Through Recovery is seeking a full-time, licensed therapist (LMFT, LCSW or LPCC) with experience in substance use, mental health and trauma for our field-based program at community high schools and middle schools in the south and south central Los Angeles area. This position is for a new and exciting program that will provide comprehensive behavioral health services to students and families at schools in the Compton, Watts and South Central LA communities.In this role, you will diagnose and treat substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, address trauma, teach communication and healthy coping skills, assist patients in addressing maladaptive behaviors, and guide them through crises as you develop their resilience. If you are an experienced therapist passionate about providing high-quality care and behavioral health solutions, we want to hear from you! Roots Through Recovery provides professional development for our clinicians to help them grow in their role, and provide trauma-specific modalities like EMDR, DBT and CBT.ResponsibilitiesTravel to community schools in the south and south central Los Angeles areaEstablish open lines of communication for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disordersProvide individual therapy and family therapy for adolescents and/or their family membersProvide trauma-focused therapy for adolescents with co-occurring disordersUse evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatmentsFacilitate clinically-oriented group therapy for individuals with co-occurring disordersDevelop, implement and review treatment plansCollaborate with school counselors and administrative staffCollaborate with additional treatment providers and resource agenciesMaintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment planEnsure all documentation is completed in a timely mannerCollaborate with team members and clinical director to provide quality care for individualsAdhere to all facility and licensing standardsQualificationsMaster's degree or higher in counseling, social work, or similar fieldCurrent and unrestricted license for marriage and family therapy, clinical social work or professional counseling in CALIFORNIAPrevious experience as a mental health therapistPrevious experience working with adolescents with substance use disordersExperience working with diverse populationsExperience with PTSD and complex trauma preferredTraining in EMDR preferred -- training will be provided if notExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organizedSelf-starterBi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Created: 2026-03-04