Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Develop A Specialty in Couples Therapy and Relationships

Integrative Couples Therapy in Encinitas is seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who wants to intentionally build depth and confidence in couples therapy within a in person, part time role.

This position is designed for a mature associate who values depth. You may be in a full season of life, balancing family or other meaningful responsibilities, and are looking for focused clinical work inside a supportive structure. You want to become genuinely skilled and grounded in couples therapy. Our practice is dedicated to couples work in a private pay setting. Couples therapy is complex, challenging and deeply rewarding. It requires emotional steadiness and ongoing training.

The Role

You will:

• Work primarily with couples and individuals with relationship, emotional dysregulation and parenting challenges in a private pay setting
• Practice in person in our Encinitas office with some telehealth appointments
• Build a part time caseload (15 slots with a goal of 12 to 15 clients per week)
• Receive ongoing supervision, consultation, and training, paid for by the practice
• Develop skills in relational and attachment based therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
• Be part of a small, engaged clinical team

What We Provide

• W2 employment
• Pay starts at $40 to 60 per clinical hour and $20 per administrative hour
• Administrative, billing, and marketing support
• A serene beautiful, fully furnished office environment
• Electronic health record system, encrypted email, Google Workspace
• A thoughtful culture that values collaboration, clinical growth and sustainability

This Role Is a Good Fit If You:

• Already have some experience working with couples and want to deepen this focus
• Are emotionally mature and open to feedback
• Want to grow into real confidence and leadership in the room
• Prefer working in person rather than remotely
• Value work life balance and sustainable pacing

Requirements

• Active AMFT registration in California in good standing
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Experience providing couples therapy
• Availability to work in our Encinitas office on Wednesdays and Thursdays to start

If you are drawn to building real depth in couples therapy within a grounded and supportive practice, please send your resume and cover letter to info@integrativecouplestherapy.com. Include details surrounding your experience and training in couples therapy.