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Nobletherapyny.com

MFT

Brooklyn, NY · Remote

$52K - $96K/yr

Training & development About the Role: Join our dynamic team at Nobletherapyny.com as a Fully Remote MFT Limited Permit Therapist. This full-time position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse ...

Nobletherapyny.com

LMFT/MFT LP

Brooklyn, NY · Remote

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

Training & development Benefits/Perks * Careers Advancement Opportunities * Flexible Scheduling ... Holds a New York MFT Limited Permit or LMFT * Professional, motivated, and growth-oriented * Open ...

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 mft training jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for mft training 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 the difference between Mft Training vs Marriage and Family Therapist?

AspectMft TrainingMarriage and Family Therapist
Required CredentialsTraining programs, certificationsMaster's degree, state licensure
Work EnvironmentTraining settings, workshopsClinics, private practice, hospitals
Industry UsagePreparation for licensingLicensed professionals providing therapy

In summary, Mft Training refers to the educational and certification process to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. It prepares individuals with the necessary credentials to practice as MFTs, who work in various clinical settings to provide therapy for families and couples. The training is a stepping stone toward becoming a licensed MFT, who actively provides mental health services.

What types of clinical experiences can I expect during MFT training?

During an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapy) training program, you can expect to participate in a variety of supervised clinical experiences, such as working with individuals, couples, and families in diverse settings. These placements often include community mental health centers, private practices, or university clinics, where you’ll apply therapeutic techniques under the guidance of licensed supervisors. You'll also engage in case consultations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and receive feedback to help develop your clinical skills. These experiences are designed to build your confidence and competency prior to independent practice.

What is MFT training?

MFT training refers to the education and supervised experience required to become a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). This typically includes earning a relevant master's or doctoral degree, completing coursework in areas such as family systems, counseling techniques, and ethics, and obtaining a certain number of supervised clinical hours. After completing these requirements, candidates must also pass a licensing exam to practice professionally. The training prepares individuals to help couples and families address relationship issues, mental health concerns, and life transitions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a marriage and family therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), you need a master’s degree in counseling or a related field, state licensure, and strong knowledge of psychotherapy methods. Familiarity with clinical assessment tools, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and ongoing continuing education or certification in specialized therapy approaches is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for effectively supporting clients through complex relational issues and ensuring ethical, evidence-based care.
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Infographic showing various Mft Training job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,006 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Marriage & Family Therapist (Advanced) PCMHI

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$101K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 hours ago

Job description

This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions.Qualifications:NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
  • 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: Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE
    • Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR
    • Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in 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.
  • Loss of Licensure: Once licensed, MFTs must maintain a full, current and unrestricted license to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0182 MFT series and may result in termination of employment.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Marriage and Family Therapist, GS-12 (Advanced)
Education, Experience and Licensure: Candidate must have successfully completed evidence based training in family therapy and must have graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program OR have passed the AMFTRE. Candidate must have at least five years of post-licensed clinical experience in delivery of family systems therapy including one-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. Assignments requiring responsibility for providing clinical supervision must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs listed below.
  1. Ability to provide specialized consultation for complex cases involving individuals, families and/or couples utilizing evidenced-based family systems theory/therapy.
  2. Ability to provide crisis intervention which includes assessment, safety planning and complex treatment planning using independent clinical judgment utilizing family systems theory/therapy.
  3. Ability to provide family systems therapy, which seeks to address Veterans and their family members on an individual level and deals with interpersonal interactions.
  4. Ability to provide unlicensed MFT staff/trainees with systemic clinical supervision towards licensure from a family systems theory/therapy perspective.
Assignments: For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Advanced MFTs can be assigned as the sole licensed mental health provider in settings such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics or have responsibility and oversight for a MFT training program established under VA/VHA training policy as well as provide systemic clinical supervision to those MFT interns. The Advanced MFT who has responsibility for the training program provides family systemic clinical supervision to unlicensed MFTs and provides clinical consultation to less experienced staff. Advanced MFTs develop behavioral health related training curriculum and conduct trainings for clinical staff. Advanced MFTs meet routinely with inter-professional team members and leadership to communicate about program and veteran and family issues for in depth problem solving.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.
Physical Requirements: There are no physical requirements for this occupation per OCHCO Communications email to VA Handbook 5019, updated on 4/17/2026.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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