Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 of patient progress. Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and maintaining professional licensure while fostering effective relationships with clients and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalIndividualized Treatment PlanningElectronic Health Record (EHR) ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient CounselingOngoing Patient AssessmentEHR System ExperienceNextGen Familiarity

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)NextGen

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicenseLPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Clinical Setting ExperienceMental Health TreatmentPatient RapportOutreach ActivitiesReferral Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling and treatment
Adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher in related fields (required)
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location; valid and active license required
Associate/intern level therapists will not be considered
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency; demonstrated experience using EHR systems
Familiarity with NextGen is 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
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base salary and monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU support including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick, and holiday leave
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