Mental Health Therapist I

Company: Point Quest Education
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Point Quest is hiring - school-based LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Northern California Preparatory School, an education site of Point Quest Group, is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with strong group therapy expertise to join our specialized middle and high school program in Sacramento, California. Our student population includes adolescents with Type 1, high-functioning autism and co-occurring mental health needs. This role focuses on designing and leading therapeutic groups that support social development, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Why Join Us? · Competitive salary · CEU/License Reimbursement & Tuition Assistance · Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision · Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care and 401(k) Plan · Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation · Supportive and collaborative environment · School-year schedule with summers off · Collaborative, mission-driven work environment Key Responsibilities: · Lead structured and process-based group therapy sessions · Develop and implement group curricula targeting social development, emotional regulation, and academic stress · Provide individual therapy as needed · Document student progress and collaborate with educational teams and families · Support crisis intervention when required Qualifications: · Master’s degree in Counseling or related field (Clinical Psychology, Social Work, etc.). · Active California LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Cleared PPS credential with CTC. · DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & Tuberculosis Clearance. · Experience leading group therapy for adolescents, especially neurodivergent populations · Background in autism spectrum disorders and adolescent mental health · Familiarity with CBT, DBT, and evidence-based group modalities · School-based or educational setting experience preferred Physical Requirements: · Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes. · Frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. · Normal vision and hearing, with or without correction. To learn more about our therapeutic program, visit : https://ncpsschool.com/wp/ Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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