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WAVE Therapy

LMFT Supervisor

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

AMFT Supervisor (PT) In-person preferred. A Unique opportunity to join our Associate Development ... Experience in private practice is preferred but not required. If you have the clinical skills we ...

WAVE Therapy

LMFT Supervisor

San Diego, CA

$100 - $125/hr

AMFT Supervisor (PT) In-person preferred. A Unique opportunity to join our Associate Development ... Experience in private practice is preferred but not required. If you have the clinical skills we ...

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How much do amft private practice jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for amft private practice in the United States is $85,006.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AMFT private practice?

An AMFT private practice refers to a clinical setting where an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) provides mental health counseling services under the supervision of a licensed therapist. AMFTs are pre-licensed professionals who have completed their graduate education and are gaining the required hours of experience to become fully licensed. In private practice, AMFTs work with individuals, couples, and families to address emotional, behavioral, and relational issues. They must operate under the supervision of a qualified supervisor until they obtain full licensure.

What is the difference between Amft Private Practice vs Amft in a Hospital?

AspectAmft Private PracticeAmft in a Hospital
CredentialsRegistered Occupational Therapist (OTR), state licensureRegistered Occupational Therapist (OTR), state licensure
Work EnvironmentPrivate clinics, outpatient settings, solo or group practicesHospital wards, inpatient units, rehabilitation departments
Employer & IndustryOwn practice or contracted with clinicsHospital system or healthcare facility
Work FocusIndividualized therapy plans, flexible schedulingTeam-based care, acute patient needs, multidisciplinary collaboration

Amft Private Practice typically involves independent work in outpatient settings with a focus on personalized therapy, while Amft in a Hospital works within a team in inpatient or acute care environments. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work setting and scope of practice.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs) in private practice settings?

AMFTs in private practice often encounter challenges such as building a steady client base, managing administrative tasks like scheduling and billing, and navigating insurance credentialing. Additionally, they must balance clinical work with ongoing supervision requirements and professional development. Collaborating effectively with supervisors and other mental health professionals is key to overcoming these hurdles, as is developing strong time-management and self-marketing skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AMFT (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) in private practice, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AMFT in private practice, you need a master’s degree in counseling or a related field, AMFT registration with the state board, and foundational knowledge in psychotherapy and family systems. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, telehealth platforms, and adherence to HIPAA compliance is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural competence help build trust with clients and support effective therapeutic relationships. These qualifications and skills are crucial for delivering ethical, high-quality care and successfully managing a private practice environment.
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Associate Clinician (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

The Relationship Elevation and Learning Institute

Folsom, CA • On-site

$35/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Now Hiring Associate Clinicians (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

For Clinicians Who Want More Than a Job Posting and Less Than Corporate Burnout


Location: Folsom, CA
At the beginning of employment with The R.E.A.L. Institute, we require consistent in-office availability to support client scheduling needs, clinical development, and relationship-building within the practice. While we do offer hybrid services to clients, including both in-person and telehealth sessions, Associates should expect to primarily provide in-office care as they establish and grow their caseload.


Let's be honest.

There are a lot of associate positions out there promising "supportive environments" and "growth opportunities."

We are not interested in buzzwords.

We are interested in building exceptional clinicians who are genuinely prepared for long-term success in private practice.


At The Relationship Elevation and Learning Institute (The R.E.A.L. Institute), we are looking for Registered Associates who are serious about becoming strong, confident, ethical clinicians and eventually successful independent practice owners.

Not overnight.
Not through hustle culture.
Not by filling your schedule with random clients and hoping for the best.

We believe in building intentionally, steadily, and sustainably.


Who We Are

The R.E.A.L. Institute is a boutique behavioral health group practice focused on helping people move from chaos to clarity in their relationships, emotional well-being, and lives.

Our work is relational at its core.

We work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with a strong emphasis on relationship dynamics, emotional insight, communication patterns, attachment, and personal accountability.

Which means...

We are especially looking for Associates who feel genuinely interested in and emotionally prepared to work with couples.

Couples work is nuanced, challenging, rewarding, and deeply growth-oriented. It requires clinicians who can tolerate complexity, hold neutrality, receive guidance, and continue developing their clinical confidence over time.

You do not need to know everything yet.
You do need to be willing to learn.


Who You Are

A Registered Associate in California (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC)

Interested in building a long-term career in private practice after licensure

Comfortable working with or growing into work with couples and relationship dynamics

Able to manage your schedule, documentation, communication, and responsibilities professionally and independently

Open to supervision, clinical feedback, consultation, and continued refinement of your skills

Someone who understands that building a strong caseload takes consistency, patience, professionalism, and time

Emotionally mature, reflective, coachable, and capable of balancing autonomy with collaboration

Ready for approximately 25 in-office billable hours per week

Interested in developing both clinical excellence and real-world business understanding


Who This Position Is NOT For

Someone looking for instant full-time caseloads without the patience to build them

Someone resistant to feedback, structure, or clinical guidance

Someone who wants complete independence before developing the skills required to sustain it

Someone hoping to "clock in and clock out" without investing in long-term professional growth


What Makes Us Different

Here is the truth:

Our goal is not to keep you employed forever.

Our goal is to help you become so clinically capable and professionally prepared that one day you no longer need to work for someone else; you can be your own boss in your own private practice.

From the beginning, we help Associates understand:
How to build and retain a caseload
How to create meaningful therapeutic relationships
How to navigate insurance-based private practice
How to develop professional confidence and boundaries
How to sustain a fulfilling career without burning yourself into the ground

This is not sink-or-swim private practice culture.

This is guided development with increasing autonomy over time.


What We Offer

Weekly individual and group supervision that is engaged, supportive, and clinically meaningful

Ongoing mentorship in both therapy and private practice development

Starting pay of $35/hour with regular increases tied to growth and consistency

A beautiful, thoughtfully designed office environment in Folsom, close to walking trails and coffee shops

A team culture that values authenticity, humor, accountability, collaboration, and kindness

A realistic pathway toward building a sustainable future in private practice


A Few Final Thoughts

We are not looking for perfection.

We are looking for clinicians at the beginning of their journey who are humble enough to learn, motivated enough to grow, and grounded enough to understand that meaningful careers are built over time.

If that sounds like you, we would genuinely love to meet you.


Apply now and let's build something REAL together.

www.therealinstitute.com

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