Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Free CEUs and approved webinars

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a fully licensed School-Based Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California to support students in a Spanish-speaking school community. Bilingual English/Spanish clinicians are strongly preferred, with onsite, in-person work.

This full-time, school-year role involves individual and group counseling, collaboration with teachers, and family engagement in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Active, full license as an LMFT in California.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred with strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain an NPI if not already held.
• Availability Monday-Friday for 30 hours per week.
• Able to complete state clearances and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral well-being using trauma-informed approaches.
• Engage with families in English and Spanish as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support student success.
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety steps.
• Connect students and families with community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and FERPA-compliant records.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Education

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Marriage and Family Therapist (Bilingual Preferred) | Full-Time | Multiple Openings | Fully Licensed LMFT

About the Opportunity

Are you a fully licensed marriage and family therapist who wants to see your work make a difference in students' daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking School-Based Marriage and Family Therapists to provide counseling services to students in a school district serving many Spanish-speaking families. Bilingual English/Spanish clinicians are strongly preferred, because families at several of our school assignments primarily speak Spanish. You'll work onsite with students, families, and school teams, and your language skills can open doors for the families who need them most.

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 30 hours per week, on a school-year schedule
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based
• Assignment length: Through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Start date: Immediate
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Engage and communicate with families, in English and Spanish where needed
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and school teams to support student success
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps
• Connect students and families with community resources
• Keep accurate documentation and maintain student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, full license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California
• Associate-level or pre-licensed candidates cannot be considered for this role
• Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI), if you do not already have one
• Availability Monday-Friday for 30 hours per week
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States

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

• Working onsite and in person in a school
• Providing counseling to students from diverse, Spanish-speaking communities
• Collaborating with school teams and families
• Working with your own equipment, as a laptop is not provided
• Working a defined school-year assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• School-based experience
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Experience providing culturally responsive services to families

Related Experience We Value

Experience as an LMFT, School-Based Therapist, School Counselor, School Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Use your full license in a hands-on school setting with a consistent weekday schedule
• Make a real difference for Spanish-speaking students and families
• Work alongside school teams who value your clinical expertise
• Defined school-year assignment with a clear start and end
• 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 clearly, 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.

The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.