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Gotham Enterprises
San Leandro, California · Hybrid

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$84k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Location: San Leandro, CA

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m.

Salary Range: $75K to $84K a year

Position Summary

We’re looking for an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) to support our Integrated Behavioral Health Program in San Leandro, CA. This role provides an opportunity to gain real-world experience in an interdisciplinary setting that bridges mental health and primary care. You’ll receive direct clinical supervision while helping families access the care they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

Care Coordination & Program Support

  • Deliver in-person and telehealth-based care coordination for individuals with behavioral health and social support needs
  • Conduct comprehensive client assessments and contribute to individualized care planning
  • Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to behavioral health, medical, housing, and community-based resources
  • Monitor engagement and support follow-up care to maintain service continuity
  • Collaborate with internal care teams and external partners to address client needs holistically
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and service planning sessions
  • Document services and progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Assist with data collection and service tracking to meet reporting requirements
  • Compliance & Training
  • Ensure compliance with Medi-Cal, HIPAA, and internal documentation protocols
  • Attend required trainings, community forums, and IBH-related meetings
  • Support program evaluation activities by monitoring outcomes and service delivery
  • Contribute to outreach, resource navigation, and sustainability efforts
  • Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW/ACSW) in the State of California
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in behavioral health, case management, or social services
  • Familiarity with Alameda County systems of care, including Medi-Cal and community-based resources
  • Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive service delivery
  • Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical team members

Preferred

  • Experience in integrated or primary care settings
  • Proficiency in an electronic health record system (SmartCare or similar)
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) highly valued
  • Reliable transportation and valid CA driver’s license

Work Environment

  • Hybrid community-based and clinic-based setting
  • Occasional travel within Oakland CA
  • Use of standard office and telehealth equipment
  • May require occasional evening or weekend flexibility
  • Supervision & Support
  • Clinical supervision available to support licensure hours
  • Ongoing training and mentorship provided through internal and external partners
  • Opportunity to grow within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position complies with all federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA, CMIA, and Medi-Cal standards. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Take your next step toward licensure and join a team working to expand behavioral health access in Oakland. Apply now.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and be a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker in California. At least one year of experience in behavioral health or case management is required, along with familiarity with Medi-Cal systems.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Trauma-informed careAssessmentReferral managementCollaboration

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 691 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Gotham Enterprises a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 40% of Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical supervision for licensure
Ongoing training and mentorship
Hybrid work environment