Licensed Therapist Jobs in California

Licensed Therapist jobs in California represent one of the most active mental health job markets in the country, with strong demand across community mental health centers, integrated health systems, private group practices, and school-based settings at every level from associate-licensed clinicians to seasoned senior therapists. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego generate the highest concentration of openings, with major employers including Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai maintaining ongoing hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties in California are substance use disorder treatment, trauma-focused therapy, and bilingual Spanish-language behavioral health services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles345+
Top employerEmpowerMe Wellness
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring157
Work type44% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Part-Time Licensed Therapist
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Blue Oak Counseling Services, Inc.
Ontario, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Visalia, CA
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Visalia, CA
Physicians Rehab Solution
Visalia, California
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$29 - $45/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree
501-1,000

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Licensed Occupational Therapist ($70-$80/hour) - Part Time/Flexible Schedule
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Licensed Occupational Therapist ($70-$80/hour) - Part Time/Flexible Schedule
Milestones Therapy Group, A Professional Speech-Language Pathology Corporation
Santa Ana, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Speech Therapy
$70 - $80/hr
On-Site
Doctoral degree

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Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCP) - Remote
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Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCP) - Remote
Rula
Sanger, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$110 - $125/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Profizix Physical Therapy and Wellness
Van Nuys, California
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
CPR Certification
2-10

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Licensed Therapist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
17 jobs
Los Angeles
14 jobs
San Francisco
14 jobs
Oakland
7 jobs
Monterey
7 jobs
San Jose
7 jobs
Sacramento
7 jobs
Fresno
5 jobs
Vallejo
5 jobs

Licensed Therapist Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • EmpowerMe Wellness22
  • Rula20
  • Prava Therapy19
  • Kaiser Permanente14
  • LifeStance Health12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across California.

  • Active California LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LEP license required to practice independently
  • Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related clinical field
  • Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in an outpatient or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic, Therapy Brands, or SimplePractice
  • Ability to complete clinical documentation and progress notes within required timeframes
  • Bilingual Spanish-English fluency preferred for roles serving California's diverse patient populations

Licensed Therapist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed therapist in California?

You become a licensed therapist in California by earning a qualifying master's degree, accumulating supervised clinical hours, and passing the required licensing exams through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, which oversees the LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, and LEP credentials. The supervised hours requirement differs by license type, and all applicants must register as an associate with the Board before beginning to accrue hours under a qualified supervisor.

Which companies hire licensed therapists in California?

Employers hiring licensed therapists in California right now include EmpowerMe Wellness, Rula, and Prava Therapy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated health systems, county behavioral health departments, and federally qualified health centers are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.

Which California cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?

San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have the most licensed therapist openings in California right now. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive volume through their scale and the density of large health systems, county behavioral health agencies, and private group practices, while San Diego's military-connected population and UC San Diego Health anchor steady demand in the south.

Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most clinical fields. About 56% of licensed therapist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the widespread adoption of telehealth that accelerated across California's behavioral health sector. Individual therapy, case management consultations, and certain group therapy formats are the most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a licensed therapist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an associate-licensed position while you accumulate your supervised hours under a Board of Behavioral Sciences-registered supervisor. California's county behavioral health departments, community mental health organizations, and federally qualified health centers regularly hire registered associates in roles titled therapist associate, clinician I, or mental health counselor. Large systems such as Kaiser Permanente and county departments in Los Angeles and Alameda County run structured supervision programs that support new associates building toward full licensure.

Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, community behavioral health organizations, private practices, and school-based programs. Find roles that fit your license type, specialty, and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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