Bilingual Functional Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$72k-$95k
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Job Description
Bilingual Functional Family Therapist - San Fernando Valley
Reporting Office: Northridge, CA 91325
We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Program to provide mental health treatment services to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in assigned programs.
What You’ll Do
Provide intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team.
Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized, strength-based treatment plans.
Works intensively with youth and families in their homes and collaborates with school personnel, DMH, DCFS, DPS and any other service agencies.
Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with internal team members (e. g., case managers, rehab staff, psychiatry) and external partners including schools, DMH, DCFS, and other service providers.
Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, office, and other community settings, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and engagement.
Respond to client crises and symptom management needs, including possible on-call responsibilities outside regular work hours.
Maintains up-to-date records and data with the FFT CSS system including progress notes and outcome data.
Provides the majority of mental health services in the home, school, and/or other community-based settings.
Full-time position (40 hours per week). At least 3 evenings per week until 8pm.
Education Required
Ph. D/Psy.D., MSW degree or MFT/MA/MS degree with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy.
- Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Salary: $72,000 - $95,000/year (based on licensure, qualifications, and experience)
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, required.
- Experience working with children and adolescents with intensive needs.
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in the community mental health settings.
Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients.
Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or MA/MS with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Benefits
- Free supervision for licensure
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement
- 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
- Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
- Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
Work-life Balance – Flexible Time Off Policies
- Committees and workgroups that always strive to make our workplace culture the best it can be.
- Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
- Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- And much more!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Empower Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary Functional Family Therapy team. Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapy in home, school, and office settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In California, the Marriage & Family Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$108k (56 salary observations; 174 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (321 salary observations; 1,379 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| California vs national | $108k median in California | $92k nationally (+17%)56 state / 321 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Marriage & Family Therapy listings in California | 68 active | 368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | 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 | 193 in the last 30 days | 81 the 30 days before (+138%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy pay trend | −7.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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