Full-Time Licensed or Associate Therapist - Couples, Individuals, Adults

Palo Alto Therapy•San Jose, CA

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Palo Alto Therapy is seeking a licensed or associate therapist to work with a varied caseload that includes individuals, teens, adults, and couples. The therapist-owned practice describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, and matches clients with therapists based on clinical interests and fit. The administrative team handles scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing so therapists can focus on clinical work. The position offers in-person and hybrid options depending on the role and location, with openings in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose, California. Full-time licensed therapists earn $100,000 as W-2 employees. The practice provides weekly consultation and skills groups, at least 18 continuing education credits per year at no cost, CBT and OCD certification training, and couples-specific consultation and supervision for therapists developing or expanding a couples caseload. Applicants must have an active California license or associate registration as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, and experience working with individuals, teens, and couples. Therapists should be comfortable using evidence-based approaches, including CBT, and have a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Availability for at least two afternoons or evenings per week is required; weekend availability is a plus.

Requirements

Active California license or associate registration as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Experience working with individuals, teens, and couples.
Comfort using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and other modalities.
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Availability at least two afternoons or evenings per week.

Nice To Haves

Training in the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to clients across a varied caseload, including individuals, teens, adults, and couples.
Use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and other modalities.
Participate in weekly consultation and skills groups.
Participate in couples-specific consultation and, when building or expanding a couples caseload, supervision.
Work with the practice's client-matching process to serve clients aligned with clinical interests.
Coordinate with the practice's administrative and clinical team; scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing are handled by the administrative team.

Benefits

Licensed therapists earn $100,000 for full-time work as W-2 employees.
Health insurance, including dental, vision, and life insurance; the practice covers 50% of the premium.
PTO and paid sick leave.
401(k).
Malpractice insurance coverage.
Cell phone reimbursement.
Weekly consultation and skills groups.
At least 18 continuing education credits per year provided at no cost.
CBT and OCD certification training through Palo Alto Therapy.
Couples-specific consultation group and supervision for therapists building or expanding a couples caseload.
Client matching based on clinical interests and fit.
Administrative support for scheduling, billing, intake, and marketing.