Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | Remote | Washington
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year
- Benefits: Full benefits package
Position Summary
We are hiring a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns.
The LMFT will be responsible for assessing each case, conducting therapy sessions, and determining the appropriate clinical approach based on the issues being addressed.
This position requires a clinician who can work independently, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and maintain accurate clinical documentation throughout the course of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families
- Evaluate relationship, family, and behavioral health concerns
- Gather relevant personal and family history during the assessment process
- Determine appropriate therapeutic interventions for each case
- Address concerns involving communication, conflict, grief, stress, and family changes
- Maintain complete and accurate clinical records
- Review cases as new concerns or circumstances arise
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals when additional care is involved
Maintain Confidentiality and Professional Boundaries
- Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
- Valid LMFT license in the state.
- Experience with diverse populations, including older adults.
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Life Insurance
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Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field and possess a valid LMFT license in the state. Experience working with diverse populations, including older adults, is required along with strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 26% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 610 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Marriage & Family Therapy median $94k (middle half $86k–$98k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 74% remote · 26% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Marriage & Family Therapy listings | 182 in the last 30 days | 84 the 30 days before (+117%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy pay trend | −12.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 84/100 · #1 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index610 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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