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Nobletherapyny.com

LMFT/MFT LP

Brooklyn, NY · Remote

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking both provisionally licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to join our fast growing team! In this ...

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How much do commission mft trainee jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for commission mft trainee in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an MFT trainee?

An MFT trainee is a person training to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. They typically complete supervised clinical hours and may work under the guidance of licensed professionals while preparing for licensing exams.

Who can supervise an MFT trainee?

An MFT trainee in California must be supervised by a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who has at least two years of post-licensure experience and 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice. The supervisor provides oversight, guidance, and approval of the trainee's clinical work to meet licensing requirements.

What is the difference between Commission Mft Trainee vs Marriage and Family Therapist?

AspectCommission Mft TraineeMarriage and Family Therapist
CredentialsRequires supervised training, state-specific trainee licenseRequires full licensure, master's degree, and supervised experience
Work EnvironmentInternship settings, supervised clinical environmentsIndependent practice, clinics, hospitals, private practice
Industry UsageEntry-level, training phase within mental health fieldLicensed professional providing therapy services

The Commission Mft Trainee is a supervised training role for those working toward full licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Once licensed, they become a Marriage and Family Therapist, capable of independent practice. The trainee role focuses on gaining experience, while the licensed therapist provides comprehensive mental health services.

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Infographic showing various Commission Mft Trainee job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,990 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Senior Counselor - Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Lake Havasu City, AZ • On-site

$91K/yr

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Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency. MFTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j.
  • Education. Master's or doctoral degree in one of the following:
    • Marriage and Family Therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), OR
    • Marriage and Family Therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR
    • A comparable mental health degree (Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry) that meets the current VA qualification standard of that profession.
  • Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-0182 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a state.
  • Grandfather Provision - An MFT employed in VHA on the effective date of the qualification standard (4/18/2018) who did not meet all the basic requirements in this standard may not be promoted beyond the full performance level (GS-11) or be newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions until meeting all qualification requirements.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.
  • Education, Experience and Licensure.
    • In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-12 you must possess have you successfully completed evidence-based training in family therapy and graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program OR have passed the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Board (AMFTRB) examination. Candidate must have at least 5 years of post-licensed clinical experience in delivery of family systems therapy (with at least 1 year equivalent to the GS-11 grade level). This experience must demonstrate the use of an evidence-based family therapy model while exhibiting progressive professional competency and expertise that demonstrates the following professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
      • Ability to provide specialized consultation for complex cases involving individuals, families and/or couples utilizing evidenced-based family systems theory/therapy.
      • Ability to provide crisis intervention which includes assessment, safety planning and complex treatment planning using independent clinical judgment utilizing family systems theory/therapy.
      • Ability to provide family systems therapy, which seeks to address Veterans and their family members on an individual level and deals with interpersonal interactions.
      • Ability to provide unlicensed MFT staff/trainees with systemic clinical supervision towards licensure from a family systems theory/therapy perspective.
    • Additional Requirement: AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential; this position provides systemic clinical supervision.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The work does not inherently include physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with a workplace accommodation.Education:IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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