Equip Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time $31.25 - $36.53 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Working with children
Psychology Adolescents Full Job Description Salary:
$65,000 annualized base compensation + performance-based bonuses Equip Psychological Corporation is seeking a full-time Psychological Associate (or other pre-licensed therapist with strong relevant experience) to join our growing private practice in Pasadena beginning September 2026. This role is designed for clinicians who want to build a long-term career in private practice and eventually transition into a staff psychologist role. It is not intended as a short-term placement solely to obtain supervised hours before moving on. We are particularly interested in clinicians who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, and who are excited about developing expertise in the mental health needs of boys and young men.
ABOUT EQUIP
Equip is a Pasadena-based therapy practice focused on the needs of boys, men, and their families. We provide individual therapy, parent consultation, family support, and innovative group programs designed to engage young people in meaningful therapeutic work. Our clinicians enjoy a high degree of autonomy, a light administrative burden, strong community connections, and the opportunity to build lasting therapeutic relationships while developing expertise in a highly underserved specialty area.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Psychological Associate will provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. The position includes both individual therapy and group therapy responsibilities, including facilitation of Dungeons & Dragons therapy groups, social skills groups, and play-based groups for younger children. This role is ideal for a clinician who wants mentorship in private practice, values long-term client relationships, and hopes to become a licensed staff psychologist within an established practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults Facilitate therapeutic groups, including Dungeons & Dragons groups and other skills-based groups Provide parent consultation and family support Maintain clinical documentation and treatment records Participate in supervision and clinical consultation Attend staff meetings and case consultation meetings Collaborate with colleagues regarding treatment planning and client care Build and maintain long-term therapeutic relationships with clients and families
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Annualized base compensation of $65,000 Performance-based bonus opportunities Successful associates may earn approximately $76,000 annually as caseloads mature Health insurance Retirement plan Professional liability coverage Fifteen days paid time off annually Eight paid holidays Paid supervision integrated into the work schedule
SCHEDULE
Full-time position Monday through Friday Typical schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Evening availability is required due to after-school therapy and group schedules Occasional Saturday opportunities may be available but are not required In-person position located in Pasadena
SUPERVISION & MENTORSHIP
Clinical supervision is provided by the practice co-founders. Associates receive supervision consistent with California requirements and mentorship focused on: Parent consultation and family engagement Building and retaining a successful private practice caseload Working effectively with boys and young men Long-term professional development within private practice We offer an autonomous practice environment with support and consultation readily available when needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree completion by September 2026 Eligible to practice and accrue supervised clinical hours in California Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship Previous experience working directly with children Strong interest in working with boys, young men, and families Ability and willingness to work in-person in Pasadena five days per week
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral training in psychology (PhD or PsyD) Direct psychotherapy experience with children and adolescents Experience facilitating therapy groups Experience providing parent consultation or family therapy Experience working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and social challenges Familiarity with tabletop role-playing games Experience serving as a Game Master or Dungeon Master Bilingual fluency in Armenian or Mandarin
WHO THRIVES AT EQUIP
Successful clinicians at Equip tend to be: Warm and engaging with both children and parents Invested in long-term therapeutic relationships Interested in private practice and entrepreneurship Comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues Motivated to build a meaningful career within the Pasadena community
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a resume/CV and a brief cover letter describing: Your experience working with children and families. Your interest in working with boys and young men. Your long-term professional goals. What attracts you to private practice as a career path. All offers contingent upon successful registration with the Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate and acceptance by malpractice insurance carrier.
Pay:
$31.25 - $36.53 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Will you have completed your qualifying degree by September 2026? Are you currently eligible to accrue supervised clinical hours in California? Describe your experience working with children, adolescents, boys, and families. What interests you about specializing in the mental health needs of boys and young men? Describe your experience providing family therapy, parent consultation, parent coaching, or other work directly involving parents and caregivers. Describe your experience facilitating therapy groups, social skills groups, psychoeducational groups, or other structured group programs. Do you have experience with tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons? If yes, please describe your experience. What are your long-term professional goals, and how does this position fit into those goals? What interests you about working in a private practice setting rather than a larger agency, hospital, or institutional environment? Ability to
