AMFT or ASW Associate Marriage & Family Therapist or Associate Social Worker
Listed compensation
$72.8K - $83.2K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The AMFT/ ASW has the following primary roles: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
*** The AMFT/ ASW is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Utilize solution-focused therapy strategies to provide mental health services to families, couples, individuals, and children.
Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals, significant others, and family members through testing, interviews, observations, and conversation sessions.
Participate in the development, implementation, and assessment of therapeutic treatment programs for each patient.
- Document patient records accurately and thoroughly in accordance with facility and licensing standards.
- Participate in clinical team meetings on a weekly basis and engage with community organizations.
Requirements
Education/Experience
Master's degree in psychology, social work, or behavioral science. Certification in one or more treatment modalities. Clinical experience (at least three years preferred, post-licensure experience not required).
Licenses and Certifications
CA AMFT/ ASW License.
Language Skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, required.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic and family systems theories for individuals, couples, and families. Perform intake assessments and develop therapeutic treatment programs while maintaining accurate patient records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 33% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates AMFT or ASW Associate Marriage & Family Therapist or Associate Social Worker at Alliance Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) — ranked against 883 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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