Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Chumash Enterprises

. Assist patients and patients’ families in understanding and accessing community resources for medical, behavioral health, education, and employment barriers .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSanta Ynez • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,593 - $133,241 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention to diverse patient populations, while effectively documenting and interpreting treatment plans. Holds a Master's Degree in Counseling or Psychology and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a strong focus on quality orientation and problem-solving.

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Licensed Marriage And Family TherapistCrisis InterventionBiopsychosocial AssessmentDSM-5 And ICD-10 DiagnosesTherapeutic Interventions

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Hard Skills

CounselingPsychotherapyTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionBiopsychosocial AssessmentDSM-5 DiagnosisICD-10 DiagnosisTherapeutic InterventionsDocumentation In Electronic Health RecordQuality Standards Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal UnderstandingProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ApplicationsElectronic Health Record System

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree In CounselingCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthMental HealthCrisis ServicesCommunity ResourcesPatient ConfidentialityDomestic Violence ProtocolsChild Abuse ProtocolsElder Abuse Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist patients and patients’ families in understanding and accessing community resources for medical, behavioral health, education, and employment barriers
Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to patients and families
Prepare treatment plans and discharge plans
Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as required
Document patient and patient-related sessions in the electronic health record system
Interpret psychiatric treatment plans and information to patients’ families
Serve as a link between patients, psychiatric agencies, and the community
Present case information to the Behavioral Health Director and health care team regarding family and social background relevant to diagnosis and treatment
Provide or arrange therapeutic interventions for patients in crisis and patients with ongoing mental health problems
Provide age-appropriate care across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnoses, and outpatient behavioral health treatments
Apply domestic violence, child abuse, and dependent/elder abuse protocols
Maintain patient, employee, and company confidentiality
Promote teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, and company values
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field
Current and Unrestricted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Three years of prior experience in a healthcare setting
Current and valid CPR certification, or ability to attain certification within six months of employment
Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, e-mail, and Internet
Native American hiring preference applies
Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly, developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures, and actively seeking ways to improve quality
Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines
Interpersonal Understanding: Showing interest in other people's feelings, attitudes, and reasoning
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness in reaching set goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people
Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner