Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Lifespan Therapy Group; Lake San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifespan Therapy Group in North County San Diego, CA, seeks a Child and Adolescent Family Therapist for a hybrid, part-time role. You will provide evidence-based therapy to youth and families, with telehealth and in-office sessions, building to a minimum of 10 sessions per week.

The practice supports professional growth with supervision, Simple Practice EHR, and flexible scheduling; licensure options include AMFT or LMFT, with a path toward independence within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, adolescents and family systems.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid telehealth/in-office model.
• Ability to document accurately and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents via telehealth and in-person sessions.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians through assessment, treatment planning, and discharge.
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation and scheduling in Simple Practice.
• Engage in clinical supervision and team meetings.
• Commit to a minimum of one continuous year in the role.

Skills

Clinical experience

Adolescents & families

Telehealth readiness

Tools

Simple Practice EHR

Job description

Child and Adolescent Family Therapist (Hybrid / Part-Time)

Location: North County San Diego, CA (Hybrid: Telehealth & In-Office)

Job Type: Part-Time (Building to a minimum of 10 clinical sessions per week typically within 3 months with an opportunity to build to a maximum of 20)

Compensation:

• Newly Registered AMFT: $40 / hour.
• Newly Licensed LMFT: $80 / hour.
• Hourly rate is negotiable based on additional variations of professional experience.

About the Role:

Lifespan Therapy Group is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and professional Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our collaborative group practice. This position is tailored for therapists who specialize in working with youth and their families, with a focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care.

This is a hybrid position featuring virtual clinical sessions and clinical supervision, with in-office sessions scheduled as clinically indicated to meet community and client needs. You will begin with no established caseload, and we will work collaboratively to build your schedule toward your target goals, maintaining a minimum of 10 clinical sessions per week.

This role is an ideal fit for:

• Therapists looking to develop independent practice skills while having access to practice infrastructure, furnished office, Simple Practice EHR, insurance credentialing, billing, clinical supervision and consultation.
• Licensed or registered professionals seeking a flexible, independent primary or secondary stream of income alongside existing commitments. Weekend and evening scheduling options are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents across telehealth and in-person settings.
• Partner and collaborate directly with parents/guardians throughout assessment, treatment planning, and discharge phases.
• Maintain timely, high-standard documentation adhering to insurance compliance, billing guidelines, and pre-authorization standards.
• Independently navigate and manage scheduling and clinical notes using the practice’s Simple Practice electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Actively engage in clinical supervision, peer consultation, and team meetings.
• Commit to a minimum of one continuous year to ensure continuity of care, completion of treatment plans, and caseload stabilization.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Residency: Must currently reside in North County San Diego.
• Licensure: Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in good standing with the California BBS, or fully licensed LMFT.
• Experience: Demonstrated professional clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems.
• Work Setup: Must possess a reliable personal laptop and a quiet, dedicated, confidential workspace suitable for HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions and clinical supervision.
• EHR Proficiency: Willingness and capability to independently learn and use our straightforward Simple Practice EHR platform.

Core Values & Professional Traits:

• Adaptable, proactive, and open to continuous learning.
• Team player, receptive to clinical direction, and responsive to client feedback.
• Self-directed with day-to-day tasks while knowing when to seek consultation.
• Collaborative team member who communicates clearly, openly, and promptly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Veterans and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Associates working alongside BBS probation accepted.

Send applications to: [e-mail].