Marriage and Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$37.5-$45.8/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1951, Dignity Health – Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving more than 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics.
Mark Twain Medical Center also operates four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and it is the only medical facility in Calaveras County.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Marriage Family Therapist, you will assist with the daily programs and social work activities of both inpatient and outpatient units. Every day you will perform assessments and assist with planning the continuum of care throughout the patient's stay and after discharge.
You will also provide Art Therapy groups in the inpatient and outpatient behavioral health setting to adolescents and adults.
To be successful in this role, you will effectively integrate therapeutic interventions and care planning across various clinical settings, utilizing Art Therapy to support the mental health needs of diverse patient populations.
Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to patients, including those dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief, and life transitions.
Conduct thorough assessments of patient needs, including mental health history, family dynamics, and personal goals.
Develop personalized treatment plans and goals based on clinical assessments and patient input.
Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques (e. g., cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems therapy) to support clients in achieving treatment goals.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed and make appropriate referrals for higher levels of care if necessary.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care providers, psychiatrists, and social workers, to coordinate care for patients.
- Job Requirements
- Required
- Masters Other in Marriage and Family Therapy, upon hire or
- Doctorate Of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, upon hire
- Previous experience providing therapy in a clinical setting
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Counselor: CA, upon hire
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide individual, couples, and family therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will also facilitate Art Therapy groups and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and possess a valid California license. Previous experience providing therapy in a clinical setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$78k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Marriage & Family Therapy listings in California | 68 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All marriage & family therapist (lmft) listings in California | 1,038 active | 12,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 34% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Marriage & Family Therapy listings | 187 in the last 30 days | 89 the 30 days before (+110%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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