Psychotherapist Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Psychotherapist make in San Diego, CA? The average Psychotherapist salary in San Diego, CA is $106,995 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $91,012 and $121,183. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Psychotherapist or Counselor for Private Practice

Family Works Psychological Center, PLLC - Wilmington , NC

As a Psychotherapist, you will be responsible for conducting counseling sessions, providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families, and evaluating and treating mental health and/or substance ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Psychotherapist PHP Pay Per Visit Contingent Hybrid - Days - Behavioral Health Detroit

Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit , MI

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Psychotherapist seeking a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in mental health care? Look no further! We're searching for a passionate individual to ...

MyJobHelper - 6 days ago

Psychotherapist

Provider Solutions & Development - Lynnwood , WA

Providence Medical Group is seeking a full-time Psychotherapist to be part of its integrated behavioral health team in Lynnwood, Washington. This is a role with an established case load in place ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Psychotherapist - LMSW

Rural Psychiatry Associates - Grand Forks , ND

Rural Psychiatry Associates is currently recruiting for a Psychotherapist to join our team. No need to relocate, live anywhere in the U.S. At Rural Psychiatry Associates it is our mission to bring ...

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Psychotherapist

FVR PSYCH INTL - Newark , NJ

As a Psychotherapist, you will provide behavioral health services and support to individuals, families, and couples in need. Your role will involve conducting diagnostic evaluations, providing ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

In-Home, In-Community CCS Psychotherapist

Magnolia Therapy and Mentoring, LLC - Janesville , WI

As a Psychotherapist, you will play a vital role in providing mental health support and guidance to individuals who are experiencing emotional difficulties or facing challenging life situations. The ...

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What does a Psychotherapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Psychotherapist

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, evaluating and responding to clinical risks, creating diagnostic formulations, developing treatment plans and choosing and applying effective interventions to bring about therapeutic change.

October 24, 2022

Maintains therapeutic relationship with residents using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.

December 02, 2022

Provides individual or group treatment, such as psychotherapy, supportive therapy or crisis intervention on a long term or short-term basis to various populations and age groups.

March 08, 2023

Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide training to school personnel and primary care clinic staff in mental health topics including counseling skills and confidentiality, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.

April 17, 2023

Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.

April 24, 2023

Completes psychosocial history, psychiatric assessments or socioeconomic assessment as determined by health care team or high-risk indicators and documents in medical record and maintains statistical data per standard policy.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Psychotherapist in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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91012

121183

106995

Average Total Cash Compensation

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91245

121579

107204

What is the average salary for Psychotherapist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Psychotherapist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Psychotherapist ranges from $91,012 to $121,183 with the average base salary of $106,995. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,245 to $121,579 with the average total cash compensation of $107,204.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$106,995	$91,012 - $121,183
Bonus	$209	$232 - $396
Total Pay	$107,204	$91,245 - $121,579

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Psychotherapist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,178 - $121,404	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,449 - $121,765	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,941 - $121,088	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,581 - $121,940	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,941 - $121,088	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,421 - $123,059	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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