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

Palo Alto Therapy•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Palo Alto Therapy is hiring a licensed or associate therapist for a therapist-owned practice with a collaborative, supportive team culture. The role involves working with a varied caseload that includes individuals, teens, adults, and couples. Clients are matched 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 practice provides weekly consultation and skills groups, at least 18 continuing education credits annually at no cost, CBT and OCD certification training, and couples-specific consultation and supervision for therapists building or expanding a couples caseload. In-person and hybrid options are available depending on role and location. Locations include Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose, California. The full-time position pays licensed therapists $100,000 as a W-2 employee. The posting also describes benefits for full-time staff and training and consultation offerings for all staff. Applicants must hold an active California license or associate registration as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Hiring is immediate, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 a varied caseload that may include individuals, teens, adults, and couples.
Use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and other modalities.
Participate in weekly consultation and skills groups and continuing education opportunities.
Work with couples and participate in couples-specific consultation or supervision as relevant to the therapist’s caseload.
Maintain availability for at least two afternoons or evenings per week; weekend availability is a plus.

Benefits

Licensed therapists earn $100,000 for full-time work as a W-2 employee.
Health insurance, including dental, vision, and life insurance; the employer 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 CE 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.