Marriage And Family Therapist

Company Description

Hope Matters Institute (HMI) is a client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find healing, balance, and renewed hope. We understand the demands of modern life and offer flexible scheduling and online sessions to make therapy accessible and convenient for our clients.

Our team of licensed and associate therapists provides compassionate, high-quality care across a variety of specialties, including individual therapy, child and adolescent therapy, family counseling, and marriage counseling. We also support clients navigating challenges such as addiction, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, trauma, and other mental health concerns.

At Hope Matters Institute (HMI), we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where both clients and clinicians can grow and thrive. Our supervisors are knowledgeable, approachable, and deeply invested in the professional development of our associates, while our team is friendly, personable, and committed to creating a positive and uplifting work culture.

Role Description

Hope Matters Institute is looking for a compassionate and motivated Associate-Level Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) for a full-time remote position. In this role, you'll provide relationship counseling, family therapy, and mental health support in a warm, collaborative, and professional environment. We believe in creating a balanced and supportive environment for our therapists.

We understand that every clinician has unique needs and rhythms, so we offer flexibility and guidance to help you build a sustainable schedule that supports both your clients' well-being and your own.

We're seeking someone who brings strong common sense, good judgment, and the ability to work independently, while staying engaged with the support and guidance of supervisors and colleagues. We support you with weekly individual and/or group supervision sessions with frequent check-ins.

This role is ideal for an associate who values flexibility, professionalism, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental health field

• Registered or licensed in California as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC

• Approximately 1,000 hours of direct client contact already completed toward full licensure, the ability to eventually handle a full case load of 25 clients a week, and maintain paperwork

• Skilled in providing individual counseling, family therapy, and mental health support to diverse client populations

• Proficient in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention

• Strong understanding of psychological principles, counseling techniques, and evidence-based practices

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills

• Timely documentation is an essential part of quality care; therapists are expected to complete notes within 24 hours of each session.

• Demonstrated common sense, professionalism, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred
:

• Experience providing therapy via telehealth platforms

• Familiarity with CBT, DBT, EMDR, or other evidence-based treatment modalities

• Bilingual or multicultural counseling experience

• Prior work in private practice or outpatient settings

• Strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach to client care

Pay / Benefits
:

• Pay Range $27 - $38hr – Full-Time W-2 Position

• CEU training opportunities for Full-Time Employees

• Paid Sick Leave

• 401(k) with up to 5% Tiered Company Match

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