Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California (Remote)
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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
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.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Marriage & Family Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
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