Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT)
Listed compensation
$38-$40/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Licensed Therapist at the Qualifying Houses in Markleeville, CA
The California Qualifying Houses offer young women a normalized high school experience while developing transition and independent living skills using our Integrated Care Model program. This unique program offers students opportunities for positive change and unlimited potential for achievement. The Q-House has served this population since 1984.
Pay: Starting at $38 - $40/hour DOE
What you will do: As the Licensed Therapist, you will be responsible for overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan, attending Child and Family Team meetings and treatment team meetings, and completing assessments, and Client Treatment Plans.
To be considered you should: Be empathetic, patient, consistent, compassionate, have an honest work ethic, and treat others with respect ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Counseling with CA current registration ~ Be registered with CA Board of Behavioral Science ~ Obtain appropriate number of CEU each year to maintain registration, if applicable ~ Have one year of prior experience working in a residential setting for children/NMD, their families and/or the Juvenile Justice/Child Welfare system ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule: Varies, up to 29 hours a week.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Head of Service, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Therapist is responsible for the delivery and implementation of individual Client Treatment Plans and conducting assessments. They will also attend Child and Family Team meetings and participate in treatment team meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling with current California registration. One year of prior experience in a residential setting for children or the child welfare system is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (141 salary observations; 253 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (2,243 salary observations; 7,100 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 44 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 25% have no call, 41% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Markleeville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $581k
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.