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Lightfully Behavioral Health is a growing leader in mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and innovative, compassionate care focused on total wellness for those struggling with mental health conditions. Lightfully provides treatment on a full continuum of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual services. With current communities providing best-in-class care in Southern California markets, Lightfully is positioned for dynamic and high-paced growth.
Welcome to a behavioral health services company unlike those that have come before it. One where leaders believe in the healing and nourishing quality of compassion both in treating clients and caring for our people. A safe place to bring your whole self to work and infuse a bit of your own magic into what you do every day. The Lightfully Shining Commitments reflect our commitment to these principles and encourages our staff to deliver exceptional performance through their authenticity, bravery, and grit. We believe that great things can happen when we create space for people to light fully.
Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, programming hours of ~8am-5pm.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations (based on size of site), the Primary Therapist delivers clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families; provides appropriate documentation of services; provides case management; participates in training and supervision; collaborates with outreach and admissions teams; and provides milieu support.
- Upholds and maintains the Company, mission, and values (called the Lightfully "Shining Commitments").
- Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to mental health treatment.
- Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
- Delivers group therapy sessions consistent with training and areas of expertise.
- Provides family therapy sessions to clients and their families utilizing evidence-based family interventions specific to the needs of the client and the family.
- Conducts treatment planning utilizing Integrated ACT, positive psychology, and EFFT.
- Participates in weekly treatment team meetings and hotspot meetings
- Collaborates and consults with members of the treatment team to provide continuity of care.
- Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Participates in self and peer audits of documentation to ensure compliance with licensure and accreditation standards.
- In collaboration with the case manager, communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
- In collaboration with the case manager, communicates with client's family to provide education and provide updates on client progress.
- Provides appropriate updates to Utilization Review Specialists to manage client's coverage for services; Performs Peer to Peer reviews as needed.
- Receives supervision from leaders as required based on training and licensure.
- Provides supervision for staff as appropriate (e.g., Client Care Techs, interns).
- Attends weekly trainings and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
- Provides training and orientation to new staff.
- Maintains knowledge of mental health as it relates to mental health disorders through methods such as reviewing literature and research, consulting with clinical experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities to improve care through new practices.
- Provides trainings and workshops in the community and for other providers based on areas of specialization and expertise.
- Speaks with potential admissions and their families as appropriate.
- Assists client care techs in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
- Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated.
- Provides "check-ins" with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in.
- Provides "on-call" coverage during assigned times.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
- 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.
- Master's degree in Counseling-related field, required.
- Associate clinical mental health license in the state of California, required; Full clinical licensure, preferred.
The pay range for this position is $75,000-$94,000 annually.
At Lightfully, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for our clients. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits for full-time employees include:
- 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
Lightfully Behavioral Health is a growing leader in mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and innovative, compassionate care focused on total wellness for those struggling with mental health conditions. Lightfully provides treatment on a full continuum of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual services. With current communities providing best-in-class care in Southern California markets, Lightfully is positioned for dynamic and high-paced growth.
Welcome to a behavioral health services company unlike those that have come before it. One where leaders believe in the healing and nourishing quality of compassion both in treating clients and caring for our people. A safe place to bring your whole self to work and infuse a bit of your own magic into what you do every day. The Lightfully Shining Commitments reflect our commitment to these principles and encourages our staff to deliver exceptional performance through their authenticity, bravery, and grit. We believe that great things can happen when we create space for people to light fully.
Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, programming hours of ~8am-5pm.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations (based on size of site), the Primary Therapist delivers clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families; provides appropriate documentation of services; provides case management; participates in training and supervision; collaborates with outreach and admissions teams; and provides milieu support.
- Upholds and maintains the Company, mission, and values (called the Lightfully "Shining Commitments").
- Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to mental health treatment.
- Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
- Delivers group therapy sessions consistent with training and areas of expertise.
- Provides family therapy sessions to clients and their families utilizing evidence-based family interventions specific to the needs of the client and the family.
- Conducts treatment planning utilizing Integrated ACT, positive psychology, and EFFT.
- Participates in weekly treatment team meetings and hotspot meetings
- Collaborates and consults with members of the treatment team to provide continuity of care.
- Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Participates in self and peer audits of documentation to ensure compliance with licensure and accreditation standards.
- In collaboration with the case manager, communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
- In collaboration with the case manager, communicates with client's family to provide education and provide updates on client progress.
- Provides appropriate updates to Utilization Review Specialists to manage client's coverage for services; Performs Peer to Peer reviews as needed.
- Receives supervision from leaders as required based on training and licensure.
- Provides supervision for staff as appropriate (e.g., Client Care Techs, interns).
- Attends weekly trainings and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
- Provides training and orientation to new staff.
- Maintains knowledge of mental health as it relates to mental health disorders through methods such as reviewing literature and research, consulting with clinical experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities to improve care through new practices.
- Provides trainings and workshops in the community and for other providers based on areas of specialization and expertise.
- Speaks with potential admissions and their families as appropriate.
- Assists client care techs in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
- Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de-escalated.
- Provides "check-ins" with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check-in.
- Provides "on-call" coverage during assigned times.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
- 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.
- Master's degree in Counseling-related field, required.
- Associate clinical mental health license in the state of California, required; Full clinical licensure, preferred.
The pay range for this position is $75,000-$94,000 annually.
At Lightfully, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for our clients. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits for full-time employees include:
- 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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in outpatient therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field
- Active state licensure or eligibility for supervised pre-licensure practice
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in an outpatient setting
- Proficiency in an electronic health record system for clinical documentation and scheduling
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to maintain a full caseload and meet session and documentation productivity standards
Tips for Your Outpatient Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure level
Outpatient employers scan for your exact licensure status first, whether that's LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or a pre-licensure title. Put your credential and state directly after your name so hiring managers don't have to hunt for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists outpatient therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your specialty populations clearly
Outpatient postings often filter for experience with specific populations like adolescents, veterans, or adults with co-occurring disorders. Name those populations explicitly in your resume summary so your application clears keyword screening.
Match your modalities to the job description
Employers list preferred treatment modalities such as DBT, EMDR, or motivational interviewing as hard requirements, not preferences. Reflect the exact language from each posting in your application to show you meet the clinical fit.
Prepare a caseload management example for interviews
Outpatient interviewers routinely ask how you manage a full caseload alongside documentation deadlines and crisis contacts. Walk in with a concrete example covering how many clients you carried, your documentation system, and how you handled urgent situations.
Negotiate supervision hours before accepting an offer
If you're pre-licensed, the number and structure of supervision hours directly affects how fast you reach full licensure. Ask about supervisor credentials, group versus individual sessions, and whether supervision hours are paid or unpaid before you sign.
Outpatient Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most outpatient therapists?
The companies hiring the most outpatient therapists right now include American Traveler, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, and Powerback Rehabilitation, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Pennsylvania, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at community mental health centers and multi-site behavioral health groups.
How many outpatient therapist jobs are remote?
About 24% of outpatient therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the sustained demand for telehealth counseling services. Fully remote roles are most common for individual adult therapy, while positions focused on children, adolescents, or intensive outpatient programs tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become an outpatient therapist?
To become an outpatient therapist, you first complete a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. After graduating, you apply for a supervised pre-licensure credential in your state and accumulate the required clinical hours under a licensed supervisor. Once you meet your state's hour and exam requirements, you apply for full licensure, which is what most outpatient employers require before independent practice.
How do you get hired as an outpatient therapist with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience can get hired by targeting roles that explicitly offer clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists, which many community mental health centers and group practices do. Highlighting practicum and internship caseloads, specific populations you worked with, and any telehealth experience makes your application more competitive. Applying for associate or intern therapist titles, rather than fully licensed roles, keeps you in the realistic pool.
What does the outpatient therapist interview process look like?
Most outpatient therapist interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter or office manager, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or director of clinical services. That second stage typically includes scenario-based questions about treatment planning, caseload management, and how you handle client crises. Some employers add a panel interview with other clinicians or a brief written case conceptualization before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to outpatient therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to outpatient therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensure level, clinical specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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