Marriage and Family Therapist

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About Aveson

Aveson Global Leadership Academy (AGLA) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to support the social-emotional and mental health needs of students in a dynamic TK–12 charter school environment. At Aveson, we believe student wellness is foundational to academic success. The LMFT will play a vital role in supporting students and families through counseling services, crisis intervention, collaboration with educators and caregivers, and the development of school-based mental health supports aligned with our mission of Personalized Mastery Learning (PML), Social Leadership, and Healthy Living. Aveson Charter Schools serves a richly diverse Altadena and Pasadena community and is committed to creating inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning environments where all students are known, valued, and supported. We seek team members who are passionate about educational equity, mental health advocacy, and whole-child development.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the AGLA Site Director, the LMFT provides direct and indirect mental health services to students in grades TK–12. This position supports students experiencing academic, emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health challenges through counseling, assessment, intervention, consultation, and collaboration with school teams and families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling services

Conduct mental health and behavioral risk assessments

Support crisis response and student safety interventions

Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate on student support plans

Partner with families, administrators, teachers, and outside providers

Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and California regulations

Promote trauma-informed, restorative, and culturally responsive practices

Support school-wide wellness and mental health initiatives

Supervise AMFTs, trainees, or interns as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related behavioral health field

Current California LMFT license in good standing

Experience working with children, adolescents, and families

Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, and school-based mental health services

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience in a TK–12 or charter school setting

Experience supporting students with disabilities and participating in IEP processes

Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Experience supervising associates or trainees

Why Join Aveson?

Collaborative and mission-driven school culture; opportunity to make meaningful impact in students’ lives; supportive leadership team committed to whole-child development; diverse and inclusive educational community; and opportunity to help shape and strengthen school-based mental health programming.

Physical & Work Environment

This role is primarily performed in a school environment and may involve responding to crisis situations, supporting students experiencing emotional dysregulation, and traveling between school sites as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aveson Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any protected classification under federal, California, or local law.

To apply, please submit your application materials through EdJoin or the designated application platform.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person