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Enara Family Counseling
El Cajon, California

LICENSED THERAPIST LMFT LPCC LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80-$100/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Vision Insurance

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our dynamic mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families, helping clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Your expertise will foster positive change, promote mental wellness, and support clients in achieving their personal goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care.

Duties

Conduct thorough intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for diverse client populations.

Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral management techniques.

Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety and stability during urgent situations.

Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to motivate clients toward positive behavioral change.

Collect and document detailed clinical data, maintain HIPAA-compliant medical records, and ensure accurate medical documentation using appropriate medical terminology and CPT coding standards.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, including case management and community outreach efforts.

Engage in clinical research activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery.

Experience

Valid licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with relevant state licensing boards.

Bilingual English/Arabic Required

Proven experience in psychotherapy, including working with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing mental health or behavioral challenges.

Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, crisis intervention, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.

Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, CPT coding for billing purposes, and HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy.

Experience providing home & community care services and working within hospital or clinical settings preferred.

Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA), addiction counseling, PTSD care, special education strategies, and working with individuals with disabilities is highly desirable.

Strong skills in data collection, clinical documentation, patient assessment, and conducting diagnostic evaluations using ICD coding standards. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate mental health services!

We value your expertise in behavioral health, social work principles, and clinical research—empowering you to deliver impactful care while advancing your professional growth in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license and be bilingual in English and Arabic. Proven experience in psychotherapy, crisis management, and familiarity with medical coding and documentation standards is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

HIPAA complianceICD-10 coding

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (977 salary observations; 1,823 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,846 salary observations; 21,312 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$166k–$208kSocial Work median $104k (middle half $84k–$121k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$96k median in California$81k nationally (+19%)977 state / 6,846 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$169k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California676 active6,507 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 25 employers
13
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
13
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
28%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,518 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Enara Family Counseling

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Company parties
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Living in El Cajon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$786k
Typical market rent
$2,275/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.