Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports To: Behavioral Health Provider Manager/ Director of Behavioral Health

Status: Per Diem / As Needed

Location: Remote in CA

Schedules: 2 schedules available: M-F availability and F-Su availability

Position Summary

The Per Diem Behavioral Health Provider delivers evidence-based psychological and behavioral health services to patients receiving care in a transdisciplinary pain management setting. This role collaborates closely with medical providers, physical reconditioning staff, and care coordination teams to support functional restoration, treatment adherence, and improved quality of life for patients with complex chronic pain conditions.

The provider may deliver a combination of group therapy, individual therapy, and behavioral health intakes, depending on clinic needs and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and intakes for patients with pain-related conditions.
• Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities (e. g., CBT, ACT, MI, trauma-informed approaches) tailored to chronic pain populations.
• Facilitate structured group therapy sessions focused on pain coping skills, functional restoration, emotional regulation, and health behavior change.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans aligned with the patient’s overall medical and physical reconditioning goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical outcomes and interdisciplinary feedback.

Transdisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in coordinated care workflows alongside medical providers, physical reconditioning clinicians, and clinic operations staff.
• Communicate behavioral health findings and recommendations clearly to the care team to support integrated treatment planning.
• Contribute to case discussions, handoffs, and unit-based coordination as scheduled.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain adherence to professional, ethical, legal, and regulatory standards (state licensure, HIPAA, payer requirements).
• Support quality assurance and utilization management processes when applicable.

Patient Experience

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that reflects the organization’s mission and values.
• Support patient engagement, adherence, and understanding of treatment recommendations.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active, unrestricted state license (e. g., PsyD/PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent).
• Experience providing psychotherapy to adult patients.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with chronic pain, injury recovery, or complex medical populations.
• Experience conducting psychological evaluations for interventional pain procedures or surgical clearance.
• Training in CBT, ACT, or other evidence-based pain-focused interventions.
• Prior experience in integrated or interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred, but not required)

Schedule & Work Environment

• Per diem / as-needed scheduling based on clinic demand.
• Services delivered in structured clinic units that include individual sessions, group sessions, and transdisciplinary coordination.
• On-site/remote clinical work

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, and move between treatment areas throughout the clinic day.
• Capacity to manage emotionally complex clinical situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to maintain focus and clinical judgment in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.

Compensation

Competitive per diem rate, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lifekind Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.