School Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Amergis · Menifee, United States

School Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Setting:  Healthcare Facilities

Job Type:  Travel

Pay:  $2284 / Week

Hours:  35.00

Location:  Menifee, CA

The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) provides school-based mental health, counseling, and social-emotional support services to students. Working collaboratively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams, the LMFT assesses student needs, delivers therapeutic interventions, supports crisis response efforts, and helps connect students and families with community resources. The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist promotes student well-being, behavioral success, and academic achievement while maintaining compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health field
• Hold a current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), or equivalent state-recognized marriage and family therapy license issued by the state's professional licensing board 
• Hold any additional credentials, certifications, licenses, or authorizations required for the assigned school-based role 
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in educational, clinical, or community settings preferred
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, assessment, documentation, and case management skills
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Ability to comply with FERPA and HIPPA requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. 

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.