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Marriage and Family Therapist

California Department of State Hospitals
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-506732

Position #(s):

487-211-0472-XXX

Working Title:

Marriage and Family Therapist - Social Work Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification:

Marriage and Family Therapist

$8,133.00 - $10,378.00 Range Q: $8,133.00 - $10,378.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*

  • This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

The Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Marriage and Family Therapist, Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title : Marriage and Family Therapist.

Working under the general direction of the Department of Social Work Services, the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) provides mental health treatment for individuals experiencing mental and emotional disorders. In this role, the MFT delivers both individual and group therapy, addressing the needs of patients with chronic illness, challenging behaviors, addictions, and other specialized mental health concerns. This position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams in an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 1 year of professional experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in a mental health setting. Applicants who possess active LMFT licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) are highly desired.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have el igibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

EXAM LINK :

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3990

  • Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan

Salary : $8,133 - $10,378

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