Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Lifespan Therapy Group • San Marcos, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifespan Therapy Group is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and professional therapist specializing in work with children, adolescents, and their families. The role provides personalized, evidence-based care through individual and family psychotherapy in telehealth and in-person settings. It is a hybrid position in North County San Diego, with in-office sessions scheduled as clinically indicated and virtual clinical sessions and supervision.

The therapist starts without an established caseload and works collaboratively with the practice to build a schedule toward a minimum of 10 clinical sessions per week, typically within three months, with the opportunity to build to a maximum of 20 sessions. The practice provides infrastructure including a furnished office, Simple Practice EHR, insurance credentialing, billing, clinical supervision, and consultation. Weekend and evening scheduling options are available. The position requires a commitment of at least one continuous year.

Compensation is $40 per hour for a newly registered AMFT and $80 per hour for a newly licensed LMFT. The hourly rate is negotiable based on additional variations of professional experience.

Requirements

• Currently reside in North County San Diego.
• Be a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in good standing with the California BBS, or a fully licensed LMFT.
• Have demonstrated professional clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems.
• Have a reliable personal laptop and a quiet, dedicated, confidential workspace suitable for HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions and clinical supervision.
• Be willing and able to learn and independently use the Simple Practice EHR platform.
• Be adaptable, proactive, and open to continuous learning.
• Be a team player who is receptive to clinical direction and responsive to client feedback.
• Be self-directed with day-to-day tasks and know when to seek consultation.
• Communicate clearly, openly, and promptly as a collaborative team member.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Veterans and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Associates working alongside BBS probation are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents through telehealth and in-person sessions.
• Collaborate directly with parents or guardians during assessment, treatment planning, and discharge.
• Maintain timely, high-standard documentation that meets insurance compliance, billing, and pre-authorization requirements.
• Independently manage scheduling and clinical notes using the practice’s Simple Practice EHR system.
• Participate in clinical supervision, peer consultation, and team meetings.
• Commit to a minimum of one continuous year to support continuity of care, completion of treatment plans, and caseload stabilization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed