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Passages
Malibu, California

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$120k

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Passages Malibu - Malibu, CA 90265Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's degreeSalary Range: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Local travel among company locationsJob Category: Health Care

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Full Time Join the Clinical Team at Passages | Malibu, California At Passages, we believe recovery is about more than simply treating addiction, it’s about helping people understand themselves, heal relationships, and create a healthier, more fulfilling life. Recognized by Healthcare Global as the #1 Rehab in the World, Passages provides an exclusive, holistic, Non-12 Step approach to addiction treatment. Our caring and passionate team at Passages has successfully helped thousands of people struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. We are looking for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of substance use, emotional wellness, and relationships. As an LMFT at Passages, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with clients as they make meaningful changes in their lives. You'll use your clinical expertise to help clients explore underlying issues, strengthen relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and build a foundation for long-term recovery. What You’ll Do Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provide individual, group, and family therapy, with an emphasis on relational and interpersonal healing. Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify client needs and treatment priorities. Develop individualized treatment plans and follow-up plans based on each client’s goals and clinical needs. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. Support clients in developing insight, improving relationships, and creating sustainable tools for recovery. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards and company policies. Level II: Provide clinical supervision to Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, and/or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a compassionate, experienced LMFT who is passionate about helping clients understand the underlying factors contributing to substance use and supporting them through meaningful, lasting change.

Required

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Current, valid California license in good standing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Current, valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record, as determined by company discretion.

Additional Requirements – Level II Meet and maintain all applicable California requirements to provide supervision to Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, and/or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors.

Maintain a current and active California LMFT license that is not suspended or on probation. Additional

Qualifications

Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment requirements, including tuberculosis screening, background checks, driving record checks, drug screening, and professional reference checks. Ongoing screenings and monitoring may be required during employment in accordance with applicable law and company policy. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and holidays, to support the needs of a 24/7/365 healthcare facility.

Why Join Passages? At Passages, your work has a direct impact on the people we serve. You’ll join a team that is deeply committed to providing personalized care and helping clients move beyond addiction toward a healthier and more purposeful life.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive compensation Robust benefits package, including student loan repayment assistance The opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical supervision to associate-level staff.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and a current, valid California LMFT license. Candidates must also possess a valid California driver's license and pass all pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningSubstance use counselingRelational healingCrisis intervention

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k 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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Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
17% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 3.0
Below most Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Malibu

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.75M≈ 23.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$10,251/mo≈ 107% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Passages

Hospitals and Health Care
Ventura, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Robust benefits package
Student loan repayment assistance
Collaborative multidisciplinary clinical environment