Jodi Ward

Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Trainee · Western Youth Services

mental health Placentia, CA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
12 years
since Jan 2014
Gender
Female

Experience

Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum TraineeCurrent
Western Youth Services
Since Jan 2014 · 12 years · Placentia, CA

Education

Hope International University
Master's degree

Skills

Family Therapy Life Transitions Adolescents Group Therapy Play Therapy Psychotherapy Self Esteem Mental Health Counseling Counseling Psychology Anger Management Mental Health Mindfulness Grief Counseling Cbt Crisis Intervention Young Adults Therapists Psychology Adolescent Therapy Post Traumatic Stress

About Western Youth Services

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
23461 S Pointe Dr Ste 220, Laguna Hills, CA

Professional Overview

Jodi Ward is a Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Trainee, currently affiliated with Western Youth Services, based in Placentia, CA. As a mental health, Ward contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Placentia, CA. They have been with Western Youth Services for 12 years. Ward holds academic credentials, including Master's degree, from Hope International University. Core competencies include Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Play Therapy. Western Youth Services operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Placentia, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Jodi Ward is one of them.
  • 8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 10 contacts at Western Youth Services are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jodi Ward located?

Jodi Ward is based in Placentia, CA. They are currently affiliated with Western Youth Services.

What is Jodi Ward's specialty?

Jodi Ward specializes in mental health. Their current role is Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Trainee.

Where does Jodi Ward currently work?

Jodi Ward currently works at Western Youth Services. They have been there for 12 years.

What is Jodi Ward's educational background?

Jodi Ward attended Hope International University.

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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