Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California (Remote)

1 month ago
California — Remote$95K - $105KFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Remote, M-F in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will be provided remotely, through telemedicine, to patients of our Community Health Center partners.
  • must have an active, unrestricted behavioral health license in California Key Areas of Ownership: Provides patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients.
  • will be implemented in both the individual and group therapy setting, with a focus of engaging patients in their treatment plan.
  • provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substa.

Requirements

  • based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. Examples include; CBT, DBT, Solution
  • services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post
  • first mindset Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $95K - $105K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Ascend Healthcare as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Remote, M-F.

Key Skills

CBTDBTSolution-Focused TherapyPsychoeducationTrauma TherapyAddiction TherapyAcceptance and Commitment TherapyBereavement/Grief CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementTelemedicineDocumentationTeamworkPatient Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California (Remote) at Ascend Healthcare a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Marriage & Family Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Marriage & Family Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Marriage & Family Therapy position at Ascend Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Marriage & Family Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Ascend Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $95k to $105k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($95k–$105k)
  • Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Marriage & Family Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist will provide remote counseling and therapy treatment to patients using evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT in individual and group settings. Key duties include reviewing and signing clinical documentation, conducting crisis intervention, and participa...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, LTD Insurance, PTO, Company Holidays, CEU Stipend. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Ascend Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Encino, CA
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
LTD Insurance
PTO
Company Holidays
CEU Stipend
9.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 1%

Protective Factors (3)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago