School Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) provides school-based mental health, counseling, and social-emotional support services to students. Working collaboratively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams, the LMFT assesses student needs, delivers therapeutic interventions, supports crisis response efforts, and helps connect students and families with community resources. The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist promotes student well-being, behavioral success, and academic achievement while maintaining compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health field
• Hold a current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), or equivalent state-recognized marriage and family therapy license issued by the state's professional licensing board
• Hold any additional credentials, certifications, licenses, or authorizations required for the assigned school-based role
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in educational, clinical, or community settings preferred
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, assessment, documentation, and case management skills
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Ability to comply with FERPA and HIPPA requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age