Pays $50.72-$73.31/hr — Counselor market median is ~$127k (6 jobs) · Above average in Counseling for work-life (6.9/10, vs 12,666 in this profession)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - McDonald Center Evening Program - Sharp McDonald Center - Part Time - Evening Shift
About the Role
Part-time evening LMFT role in San Diego, CA. Mon/Tues/Thurs 1-9:30pm, Wednesday flexible day shift. Weekends as needed, no on-call.
Join Sharp HealthCare as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Evening Shift in San Diego, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50.72 - $73.31/hour.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct behavioral health psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group, and family therapy within partial hospitalization and outpatient programs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, manage cases, and develop effective discharge plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology and possess a valid California BBS LMFT license. At least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting and AHA Basic Life Support certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 30% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - McDonald Center Evening Program - Sharp McDonald Center - Part Time - Evening Shift at Sharp HealthCare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 12,666 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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