Paid Associateship Positions in the East Bay

Are you an Associate MFT looking for a private practice associateship opportunity in the East Bay?

I am hiring associates MFTs interested in seeing 10 to 20 clients weekly in Lafayette and through telehealth.

I offer individual and group supervision and other benefits.

Job Description

AMFT Position Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

  • Active AMFT license in CA. 

  • Availability to attend ONLINE group supervision on Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm (individual supervision is also provided.)  

  • Some experience working with children, teens, and adult clients.  

  • Able to see clients in person in Lafayette as well as over Telehealth. 

  • Must be willing to come into the office at least two days per week to see clients.

  • Must be available at least two evenings per week until 7 or 8 p.m. (OR one evening and a weekend day).

  • Ability to commit up to 20 hours a week.

  • Interest in learning ways to generate own referrals.

  • Must be able to provide proof of vaccination if hired.  

  • Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US is required. 

  • Proficient and comfortable in using online databases for writing progress notes, Google Office Suite, and Slack. 

  • Experience and comfortability with Telehealth services.  

  • Personable, energetic, and compassionate personality.  

  • Passion for mental health and working with children and families.

  • Community-oriented personality to connect with other therapists, desire to build a network.

  • Strong ability to personally relate one-on-one with each client and build solid relationships.   

  • Are passionate about learning more about play therapy and other tools for working with parents, children, and families.  

  • Strong interest in working with supervisors and colleagues to vulnerably self-reflect and grow as a person and therapist.  

  • Love to play and explore how to use creativity as part of therapy. 

  • Ability to manage client-induced anxiety and set boundaries with intrusive clients in a loving and healthy manner.

Optional Skills

  • Experience doing play therapy with children aged 5 to 12  

  • Experience or interest in Neurofeedback.  

  • Experience in marketing/networking.  

  • Experience with online platforms TherapyNotes and Google Docs.

  • Fluency in any language in addition to English.

  • Experience working with children with learning differences such as sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and high-functioning Autism. 

  • Experience or interest in running group therapy.

Perks

  • Both group and individual supervision will be provided. 

  • Keep all clients on caseload once licensed, to start your own private practice business already established!  

  • Ability to stay after licensing and be part of a group practice.  

  • Flexible schedule: choose your hours based on office space availability.  

  • Get immersed into ins and outs of running your own business to increase your confidence in having your private practice once licensed. 

  • Receive direct referrals from your supervisor to start building up your caseload. 

  • Spacious, fully stocked play therapy office in downtown Lafayette, close to shops, restaurants, and BART station.

  • Ability to see additional clients in the Rockridge office.

  • Be part of a supportive and caring team that collaborates and shares resources.

  • Be at the heart of EBTC – East Bay Therapist Community, an informal socializing/networking hub for like-minded therapists.  

  • Creative approaches grounded in solid fundamental evidence-based theories are supported.  

  • Access to HIPAA-compliant TherapyNotes EHR platform.  

  • Sick time accrual.

  • Flexible Telehealth hours - you work with your clients to create your schedule. 

  • Optional training in Neurofeedback.  

  • Access to other associate and licensed clinicians for self-organized peer support and professional collaboration. 

  • Mentoring and support on setting and meeting your professional goals with your supervisor.  

  • Opportunity to market your unique offerings and be creative.  

  • Freedom to set and raise your full fee and offer sliding scale options based on the client’s ability to pay.  

  • Ability to create and run your group therapy offering.

Salary

  • 45% of all client fees

  • $16 per hour for supervision hours and for any mandatory meeting hours 

Work Locations

  • Lafayette downtown (required)

  • Rockridge (optional)

  • Remote (required)

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race,  religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.  

Application Process

To apply, please email me your resume and cover letter describing how a private practice associateship with me is aligned with your career goals.