Description
The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our full-time school-based team in Temecula, CA. This rewarding opportunity allows you to support students' emotional well-being, behavioral health, and academic success while helping create a positive and supportive learning environment.
As an LMFT, you will work collaboratively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to address social-emotional challenges, provide therapeutic support, and help students develop the skills needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Qualifications- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Active California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license with a PPS credential
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred
- School-based, behavioral health, or pediatric experience preferred
- Knowledge of social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and behavioral intervention strategies
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges
- Conduct assessments and help develop intervention plans to support student success
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support as needed
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and support staff to address student needs
- Support social-emotional learning initiatives and positive behavioral interventions
- Participate in IEP, 504, MTSS, and student support team meetings as appropriate
- Assist families in accessing school and community-based resources
- Maintain timely documentation, case notes, treatment records, and compliance requirements
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health and wellness stipends
- Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Access to clinical resources, training materials, and support tools
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
At The Stepping Stones Group, we believe that emotional wellness is essential to student success. Our team is committed to providing high-quality behavioral and mental health services that empower students to overcome challenges, build resilience, and reach their full potential.
We support our clinicians with comprehensive resources, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative culture where their expertise is valued and their impact is celebrated.
Apply today and help students build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and achieve success through school-based mental health services.
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