Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

The Stepping Stones Group; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Insurance + 401(k)

Free CEUs

Referral bonus program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is hiring a School-Based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for California high schools. You will deliver individual and group counseling to students in grades 9-12, work with school staff and families, and implement trauma-informed, evidence-based practices to support emotional well-being.

Spanish-English bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply. This full-time, onsite role follows the school calendar and entails a 35-hour week with W-2

Qualifications

• Active, full California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• School-based experience preferred.
• Experience counseling adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to high school students.
• Assess student needs and develop treatment plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Respond to student crises with safety planning and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators and families.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking students and families in their preferred language.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Counseling

Adolescents

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | Full-Time | California | High School | Bilingual (Spanish) Highly Preferred

About the Opportunity

Are you a licensed therapist who wants to support high school students' emotional well-being? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for the 2026-2027 school year in California. This is more than a job. It's a chance to give students in grades 9-12 the mental health support they need to learn and thrive, working alongside school teams who care about the same students you do. Bilingual (Spanish and English) clinicians are highly encouraged to apply.

You'll provide counseling, work with school staff and families, and help students build the skills to cope and grow.

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 35 hours per week, following the school-year calendar
• Setting: Onsite, school-based, high school (grades 9-12)
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: California

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling to high school students
• Assess student needs and develop and carry out treatment and support plans, using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Respond to student crises, including safety planning and risk assessments
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, administrators, and families to support students' emotional and behavioral well-being
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking students and families in their preferred language, when you are bilingual
• Help families connect with school and community resources
• Keep accurate, confidential records in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, full California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Associate-level candidates cannot be considered for this role.
• School-based experience
• Experience providing counseling to adolescents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working with high school students with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs
• Providing both individual and group services
• Partnering with school teams and families
• Working onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Experience working with adolescents and families
• Experience collaborating with school teams on student support plans
• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a School-Based Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, School Counselor, School Social Worker, or Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Use your California LMFT license in a hands-on school role with a consistent weekday schedule
• Make a direct impact on high school students and the families who speak your language
• Build school-based counseling experience
• Work with a supportive clinical team and school leaders
• Follow a school calendar, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful school-based therapists are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students and families quickly, document carefully, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your California LMFT license information, whether you speak Spanish, and any school-based experience when you apply.