Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - ISUDT - Tehachapi, CA

Job Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - ISUDT
Location: Tehachapi, California
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (6-9 months, with potential for extension)
Pay Range: $67.00 - $69.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are hiring a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) to provide integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment as part of the ISUDT program in a secure clinical setting in Tehachapi, CA. This full-time contract role offers competitive compensation, weekly pay, and the opportunity for temp-to-perm transition into a state role with exceptional benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver individual, group, and brief counseling interventions
• Provide care aligned with the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) model
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient-centered treatment plans
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and determine appropriate interventions within family, marriage, and individual systems
• Facilitate transitional care by linking patients to external community resources upon release
• Create and contribute to treatment plans focused on measurable, solution-focused therapeutic goals
• Track and document patient progress, support discharge planning, and coordinate rehabilitation services
• Attend and participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, trainings, and assigned committees

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 12 continuous months of direct patient care within the last 3 years
• Licensure: Valid California MFT license issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (hard copy required)
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Identification: Valid Photo ID, Drivers License, or Passport

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit
• 40 Hours Paid Sick Time
• Contract Extension Bonus
• Pre-employment costs covered (Physical, Drug Test, Mask Fit, Background Check)
• Opportunity for temp-to-perm state employment with full benefits