Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - ISUDT (Part-Time) - Soledad, CA

Job Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - ISUDT
Location: Soledad, California
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract (6-9 months, with potential for extension)
Pay Range: $67.75 - $69.75 per hour

Position Overview

A contract opportunity is available for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) to provide counseling and mental health support as part of the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) program in a secure clinical environment in Soledad, CA. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the potential for temp-to-perm conversion into a state position with full benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide brief counseling, individual therapy, and group interventions
• Support the ISUDT program through collaborative care planning and interdisciplinary coordination
• Perform evaluations to guide transitional care planning and connect patients with community resources
• Develop and contribute to treatment and care plans with measurable therapeutic goals
• Address needs within the context of marriage, couples, family systems, and individual biopsychosocial models
• Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings
• Accurately document patient progress and coordinate discharges or transfers with other clinical programs
• Communicate effectively with care teams and advocate for patient needs across disciplines

Required Qualifications

• Experience: At least 12 continuous months of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years
• Licensure: Active MFT license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (required)
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• ID: 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)
• Potential for temp-to-perm state employment with full benefits