Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in California
Behavioral health therapist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from community mental health centers, county behavioral health departments, large hospital systems, and integrated care organizations at levels from entry-level associate therapist through senior clinician and program supervisor. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Telecare Corporation, and Sutter Health maintain large behavioral health workforces. The most in-demand specialties are substance use disorder treatment, trauma-informed care, and children and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Insight for Life's Mission Statement
Insight for Life is committed to enhancing the quality of life, health, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through individualized services and supports. We are seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our professional team and provide 24-hour rehabilitation and treatment services. Team members support daily living activities and implement evidence-based interventions that promote independence, functional skills, and meaningful choice-making for the individuals we serve.
FACILITIES LOCATED IN WEST COVINA AND LA PUENTE
Positions available include:
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)
- Direct Support Professionals (DSP1, DSP2)
- Caregivers (training and support included)
- Opportunities for growth available
Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Certified in First Aid/CPR
- Valid Driver's License
- Pass a Criminal Record Clearance, and Fingerprint Clearance through the Department of Justice and FBI
- Able to pass a Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation, TB Clearance and Drug Screening.
- Able to speak and write in English
- Good physical health and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
- Able to attend weekly staff meetings and monthly in-service training sessions
- Legal right to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work well with others, creative problem-solving skills, strong advocacy skills, enthusiastic, multitask, innovative, practices good judgment, non-prejudice, practices equality, willing to learn, patient, flexible.
Insight For Life Corp provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Schedule & Pay:
Full-Time & Part-Time (Must be available to work one shift either Saturday or Sunday)
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Must be available to work at least two PM shifts during the week)
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Salary: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour (DOE & Qualifications)
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week (8 hour shifts)
Duties:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing, and meal preparation
- Implement behavioral therapy strategies to address challenging behaviors
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of individuals
- Utilize applied behavior analysis techniques to promote positive behaviors
- Conduct data collection and analysis to track progress and outcomes
- Support individuals in educational and recreational activities
Skills:
- Proficiency in medical terminology related to developmental disabilities
- Experience in behavioral health or special education settings
- Knowledge of data collection methods for tracking individual progress
- Familiarity with applied behavior analysis principles
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with individuals with developmental disabilities
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are passionate about providing quality care and support, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role as a Direct Support Professional.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Blue Rose Consulting Group61

- HiredFirst10H
- Turning Point Community Programs9

- Kaiser Permanente6

- Sutter Health5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Government & Public Sector1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across California.
- Active California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or registered associate status under the BBS
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a community or clinical setting
- Familiarity with Medi-Cal documentation standards, DSM-5 diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems used across California behavioral health programs
- Bilingual Spanish-English skills, strongly preferred across Southern California and Central Valley openings
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in California?
You must earn a master's degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy, then register as an associate with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Associates accumulate supervised hours working under a licensed clinician, then pass the California Law and Ethics exam and a clinical exam specific to their license track before the BBS issues a full license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in California?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in California right now include Blue Rose Consulting Group, HiredFirst, and Turning Point Community Programs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's county behavioral health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and large integrated systems like Kaiser Permanente also maintain ongoing pipelines for both licensed clinicians and registered associates.
Which California cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Vallejo, Los Angeles, and Sacramento have the most behavioral health therapist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego carry the volume because of their county behavioral health systems and dense networks of community mental health centers, while San Francisco's concentration of integrated health systems and nonprofit providers sustains consistently high demand even outside the largest county programs.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth delivery of therapy sessions has become widely accepted in California. About 11% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the state's early expansion of telehealth parity rules. Individual and group therapy delivered by video is the portion of the role most commonly offered fully remote.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in California with little or no experience?
Registering as a Board of Behavioral Sciences associate while still completing graduate school is the most realistic entry path, because it lets you begin accumulating supervised hours immediately upon graduation. California county behavioral health departments and Federally Qualified Health Centers routinely hire registered associates into staff therapist roles with built-in supervision. Telecare Corporation and Momentum for Health also run structured associate programs in the public mental health sector. Coming from case management, crisis counseling, or psychiatric technician work gives candidates a meaningful edge when competing for those first associate positions.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across county programs, health systems, and community organizations. Find roles that fit your license status, specialty, and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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