Associate Clinician

OLFT is looking for Associate Clinicians who resonate with our attachment-based, family-centered, trauma-informed, relationship-focused perspective. We are seeking creative, talented associates who are open to learning in a nurturing, encouraging, collaborative, and challenging environment.


Associate Clinician Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in counseling psychology or related discipline.

  • Current CA Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) registration (with no restrictions).


Associate Clinician Functions:

  • A gradual increase to a Case Load of 20-30 patients.

  • Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.

  • Assess patients and diagnose mental health disorders.

  • Collaborate with patient to create a treatment plan based on the needs of the individual.

  • Monitor progress and update treatment plan as needed.

  • Involve and advise family members when appropriate.

  • Collaborate with other team members and community partners when appropriate.

  • Facilitate sessions with individuals, groups, couples, and families.

  • Provide outside resources and referrals when necessary.

  • Complete thorough clinical documentation on the day of treatment.

  • Attend adequate Clinical Supervision.

  • Attend weekly staff meetings.

  • Contribute articles or videos to be posted on the OLFT website or other marketing.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • $26-32/ clinical hour, depending on current experience

  • Additional hourly pay available for bilingual status and/or EFT, EMDR, or other specialties (at discretion of Clinical Director)

  • $15.50/ admin hour for documentation, supervision, meetings, training

  • Admin/Billing/Marketing Support

  • Top-of-the-line Professional Liability Insurance with extended limits

  • 40 hours paid sick leave per year

  • Paid Time Off (accrued by hours worked)

  • Additional unpaid vacation leave (with Clinical Director approval)

  • Health, Vision, and Dental benefits available when eligible

  • Ability to work at our locations both face-to-face and virtually