The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | Full-Time | Antioch, California | Spread Pay Plan Available
About the Opportunity
Are you a compassionate, dedicated therapist who wants to support students' emotional well-being in a school setting? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a full-time School-Based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Antioch, California. This is more than a job. It's a chance to support students' emotional well-being, behavioral health, and academic success while helping create a positive and supportive learning environment.
You'll work with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to address social-emotional challenges, provide therapeutic support, and help students build the skills they need to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
- Pay: $55-$65 per hour, with a Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, following the school-year calendar
- Setting: Onsite, school-based
- Relocation: Assistance available for qualified candidates
- Start date: Immediate
- Employment type: W-2
- Location: Antioch, California
What You'll Do
- Provide individual and group counseling 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
- Take part in IEP, 504, MTSS, and student support team meetings as appropriate
- Help families access school and community-based resources
- Keep timely documentation, case notes, treatment records, and compliance requirements
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Active California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Knowledge of social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and behavioral intervention strategies
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational 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 children, adolescents, and their families
- Providing both individual and group services
- Partnering with teachers, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Responding to students in crisis
- Working onsite and in person
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- School-based, behavioral health, or pediatric experience
- Experience with IEP, 504, and MTSS processes
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- 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 Child and 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
- Enjoy a Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- Receive relocation assistance if you qualify
- Build school-based experience with IEP, 504, and MTSS teams
- Follow a school calendar, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay of $55-$65 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health and wellness stipends
- Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Access to clinical resources, training materials, and support tools
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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 emotional wellness is essential to student success. Our team provides high-quality behavioral and mental health services that help students 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.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help students build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and achieve success through school-based mental health. Please share your California LMFT license information and any school-based experience when you apply.