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
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
Competitive pay
Administrative, billing, and marketing support
A serene comfortable fully furnished office environment near the 5 freeway and ocean in Encinitas, CA
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 working with couples
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.