Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting ongoing assessments to improve patient outcomes. Proficient in utilizing technology for session documentation and maintaining effective communication with clients and families.

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Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalIndividualized Treatment PlanningEHR ProficiencyPatient CounselingBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient Progress AssessmentClinical DocumentationTechnology Adaptation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Blueprint AINextGen EHRWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase Management

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicenseLPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthcareClinical SettingMental Health TreatmentPatient OutcomesCommunity Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment, and treatment-plan adjustments
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities
Collaborate within small clinical teams and consult with clinical leads, therapists, and psychiatrists
Use technology such as Blueprint AI to support session documentation
Focus on improving patient outcomes while delivering coordinated behavioral healthcare

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location; valid and active licensure required
Not hiring associate/intern level therapists
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Demonstrated EHR proficiency; familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Superb organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage effective on the first of the month after employment
Monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU support, including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work-from-home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
W-2 employment