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Izzo Marriage & Family Therapy
San Carlos, California

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT/APCC/ACSW) - In Person

CounselorFull-Time

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$40/hr

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Full-Time · on-site
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Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 40m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Description

Are you an AMFT/APCC/ACSW? Do you love working with children? Do you want to be the catalyst for a family, or child, or an individual's ability to change the trajectory of their lives in a way they would prefer? At Izzo Marriage & Family Therapy, we are looking for people who dream of being a part of the changes we want to see in mental health, both as the person seeking transformational change, and the profession. One person can be on both sides, too.

Who We Are

Izzo is founded on the love for supporting vulnerable, underserved populations and their families through difficult and confusing experiences and transitions.

Izzo is a group practice of highly trained, dedicated, and child-focused therapists in San Mateo, CA and San Carlos, CA. The therapeutic community has come to recognize Izzo Marriage & Family Therapy, PC as a highly valued therapeutic resource for:

clients that are experiencing divorce and custody battles

children under five

reunification

depression; anxiety; trauma

low income and multilingual clients

Job Description

At Izzo Marriage and Family therapy, we care for and invest in you as a whole person. As such, we create a safe and open space for our AMFT/APCC/ACSW to share their challenges and voice their feedback to collaboratively problem solve and move themselves forward.

Izzo’s culture is created by extraordinary AMFT/APCC/ACSW's like you who are inherently genuine, compassionate, and inspirational. By leveraging the inherent goodness of our associates and licensed clinicians collective, Izzo strives to empower our people to act in harmony with each other and the people we serve.

  • As an AMFT/APCC/ACSW at Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy, PC you:
  • Love working with children, parents, and families
  • Have an entrepreneurial mindset

Maintain a minimum caseload of 25 clients scheduled per week, including: notes; treatment plans; dx; and clinical enrichment as needed to support clients.

Work in-person sessions in our offices located in San Mateo, CA and San Carlos, CA, based on office availability.

Strive to find the joy and excitement in learning, and love that you get to collaborate with other curious minds that are passionate about various topics of expertise

Take advantage of the resources, training, and coaching that is offered to all of the associates and licensed clinicians with the intention of these offerings being to help you develop, grow, and achieve your professional and personal goals

Are open to working with young children and openly receive the training and support to help you become the best child therapist you can be within our fiercely independent and collaborative community.

Meet with your supervisor for both group and individual supervision weekly, attend company meetings, and individual Professional Development meetings.

Schedule & Availability

We are seeking candidates who are available for a In person work schedule.

In-Office: Five days per week at our San Carlos and/or San Mateo offices, from 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, with a scheduled break from 2:00–3:00 PM

These hours reflect our highest client demand, as we are a group private practice primarily serving children and families. Availability during these times is essential to building and maintaining a full caseload. Your in-office days and office location will be determined based on current client needs.

Compensation Structure

Associates are required to see a minimum of 25 client hour sessions seen per week and attend 3 hours of supervision (2 hours of group and 1 hour of individual per week). Upon hire, Associates earn a rate of $40 per full client hour session as they work on building their caseload. Associates also receive additional compensation for sessions held in another language or utilize Interpreter Services. With opportunities for growth.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements
  • Located in California - offices in San Mateo and San Carlos
  • Hold an AMFT/ASW/APCC license in California
  • Choose to operate from a growth mindset and the understanding that we are all learning together
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to continuously innovate to achieve great results
  • Foster collaboration by putting people first and building trusting relationships
  • Communicate with honesty and grace and create a space for others to do the same
  • Take personal responsibility and acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • 401(k)
  • Employer paid Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • COVID-19 considerations: Following CDC as outlined for healthcare settings.

License/Certification

AMFT/APCC/ASW number (Required)

Work Location: San Mateo, CA 94401 or San Carlos, CA 94070

Izzo Marriage & Family Therapy, PC is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact careers@izzotherapy.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of background verification including confirmation of licensure.

Key Responsibilities

The associate will maintain a minimum caseload of 25 clients per week, including clinical documentation, treatment planning, and diagnosis. They are expected to work in-person sessions while participating in weekly individual and group supervision.

Key Skills

Child therapyCrisis interventionMental health counselingCase managementCommunication

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Izzo Marriage & Family Therapy

Mental Health Care
San Mateo, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
401(k)
Employer paid Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance