Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job overview

The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) position is onsite in Bakersfield, CA. The posting lists a licensed wage range of $50–$72 per hour. Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and chemical dependency services for children, adolescents, and adults. The therapist counsels individuals and groups, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides psychotherapeutic services to patients and families. The role also contributes to the interdisciplinary team’s treatment program and quality of care; some weekend work is required.

What you'll do

• Counsel individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional concerns, including stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues, and family situations
• develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans
• provide psychotherapeutic services to patients and families
• serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the treatment program.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed marriage and family therapist

lmft

bakersfield ca

bakersfield behavioral healthcare hospital

part-time

behavioral health

psychiatric hospital

counseling

treatment planning

patient and family services

weekend work

$50–$72/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time benefits may include paid time off, life and disability insurance, medical, dental, vision, pet and accident insurance, 401(k), discounted meals, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement
• eligibility varies by employment status.

Why this role

California-issued LMFT license required; some weekends required. Full-time and per-diem opportunities are described in the posting.

About the employer

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.