Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Associate Clinician (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) – Full-Time | In-Person Only
- Compensation: $30–$35/hour
- Location: [Downey, City of Industry CA]
About Us
At Heredia Therapy Group, we’re reimagining what clinical care in a private practice looks like. Our group provides a structured, full-time model that offers consistency and support for both clients and clinicians.
We believe in providing high-quality mental health care in a setting that values structure, support, and team connection. We’re a multidisciplinary organization offering full-time roles with stable hours and a strong foundation for early-career clinicians, and those looking to transition from a DMH contracted facility.
We’re committed to healing hearts, changing minds, and transforming lives — one client, one clinician, and one relationship at a time.
Why Join Us?
- Hourly Compensation: $30–$35/hour based on experience
- 40-Hour Work Week: A consistent, full-time schedule — no scrambling to fill your calendar
- Paid for All Time Worked: Includes sessions, documentation, meetings, and supervision
- In-Person Only: All clinical work is conducted on-site in our professional and welcoming space
- Supportive Team Culture: We foster collaboration, connection, and mentorship
Our Core Values
- Honesty
- Excellence
- Respect
- Ethics
- Dedication
- Integrity
- Accountability
Your Role
As a full-time Associate Clinician, you’ll provide direct therapeutic services to a diverse client population. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, and psychoeducation — all within a supportive and organized environment that promotes clinical growth and confidence.
Benefits Include
Guaranteed Weekly individual and group supervision (meets BBS requirements), to ensure you can maximize your clinical hour accrual
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical coverage (Kaiser & Aetna plans)
- Life insurance ($10,000 company-paid policy, with optional add-ons)
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Year 1: 40 vacation hours
- Year 2: 80 vacation hours
- Opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization
- Ready to Join a Workplace That Feels Different?
We’d love to meet you. Apply today and find out what it’s like to work in a setting that truly supports your professional and personal growth.
Requirements
- Active AMFT, APCC, or ACSW registration with the BBS
- Must be available for 40 hours/week in-person
- Strong commitment to culturally responsive and ethical care
- Spanish-speaking is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct therapeutic services to a diverse client population, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Conduct individual and family therapy and psychoeducation within a supportive clinical environment.
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k 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 Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Heredia Therapy Group a 7.5 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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