Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Valley Restoration Center INC; Malibu Junction (CA); Remote; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperous Health is seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) to deliver individual, group, and family therapy within IOP and PHP levels of care. You will work under supervision and coordinate with psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position supports a remote/telehealth workflow across California, with a pay range of $28–$38 per hour (DOE). California AMFT registration and strong documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Active California AMFT registration required.
• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related qualifying field.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or outpatient clinical settings preferred.
• Familiarity with IOP and PHP levels of care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote/telehealth environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and assist with biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans under supervision.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as clinically indicated.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups within IOP/PHP settings.
• Provide case management and assist with coordination of community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members.
• Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment under supervision.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EHR systems.
• Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Advocate for clients and support engagement and participation in treatment.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Practice within the scope of an AMFT registration and California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Group therapy

Family therapy

Documentation skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

EHR proficiency

Remote/telehealth capability

Education

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Description

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health, and long-term wellness through high-quality, client-centered care.

We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice, and continuous improvement guide everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.

Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

Prosperous Health Lake Hughes – 104-bed inpatient behavioral health & substance use disorder treatment campus

Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes – Outpatient behavioral health program

Prosperous Health Woodland Hills – Outpatient behavioral health program

Prosperous Health Virtual Care – Statewide telehealth behavioral health program

Position Summary

The Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) provides clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy, clinical assessments, case management support, and treatment planning within IOP and PHP levels of care. The AMFT will work under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor and collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, nursing staff, and external providers to support coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Pay Range: $28–$38 per hour (DOE)

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments and assist with biopsychosocial evaluations

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans under appropriate supervision

Provide individual, group, and family therapy as clinically indicated and within scope of practice

Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups within IOP/PHP settings

Provide case management and assist with coordination of community resources

Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members

Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment under appropriate clinical supervision

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EHR systems

Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care

Advocate for clients and support engagement and participation in treatment

Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development

Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards

Practice within the scope of an AMFT registration and California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements

Qualifications

Active California AMFT registration required

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related qualifying field required

Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or outpatient clinical settings preferred

Familiarity with IOP and PHP levels of care preferred

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred

Knowledge of community resources and care coordination practices

Ability to work effectively in a remote/telehealth environment

Must be able to participate in required clinical supervision