Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$75k-$84k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
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
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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