Associate Professional Clinical Counselor or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Central Valley Family Therapy - 3.3 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $72,800 - $74,880 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Master's degree Experience working with children Counseling Clinical documentation Marriage & Family Therapy Social Work AMFT Full Job Description Build the Career You Envisioned When You Chose Mental Health You didn't become a therapist just to collect hours. You chose this profession to make a real difference in people's lives — and your associate years should be the strongest foundation of your career, not just a stepping stone to licensure. CVFT was founded by a clinician who knew firsthand how hard it can be to find quality supervision, real mentorship, and financial stability as an associate. So we built the practice we wish had existed: a place where you're paid fairly for every hour you work, supported by supervisors who are genuinely invested in you, and trained to become the therapist you've always hoped to be. Maybe you're about to graduate, excited (and a little nervous) to build on everything your practicum year taught you — we can't wait to meet that energy, and we'll help it grow into deep skill and confidence. Or maybe you've been at this a while and you're running on empty, wondering if the career you dreamed about is still possible. It is. You don't have to arrive here at your best. You just have to arrive — we'll help with the rest. Pay & Benefits — the Details Up Front Same rate per hour for every working hour — sessions, documentation, supervision, trainings, and meetings all count, because every part of your workday contributes to excellent patient care. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

FSA / HSA

Monthly recognition and bonus opportunities During your phone interview, we'll walk you through caseload expectations, ramp-up timelines, and exactly how your supervised hours accrue. Ask us anything — we believe you deserve clear answers before you say yes to a job. Real Mentorship, From Day One Every therapist remembers the early days: second-guessing yourself after sessions, wondering if you truly helped, feeling like an imposter. At CVFT, you never navigate that alone. Therapy is deeply rewarding work, and it's also emotionally demanding — so we take your wellbeing as seriously as your training. You'll build a healthy, sustainable caseload at a pace that makes sense for where you are, and when a session is hard, someone will check in on you . You'll have weekly individual supervision, group consultation, and supervisors who welcome your questions — because asking is how great clinicians are built. Here's what our associates say about them: "Dr. Tihin leads with empathy, accountability, and a true growth mindset. Her guidance helped me grow clinically and overcome imposter syndrome. She challenges you while making you feel supported and capable." — CVFT associate, about Dr. Melissa Tihin, Psy.

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"Jonathan is kind, patient, and full of so much knowledge. He welcomed all of my questions and supported me in learning how to manage my imposter syndrome." — CVFT associate, about Jonathan Woodard, LMFT "Juliana balances accountability and compassion beautifully. Her supervision is grounding, empowering, and genuinely helps you grow." — CVFT associate, about Juliana Ball, LPCC "Ashtin sees potential in others and genuinely wants you to succeed. She supports you through challenges with patience, encouragement, and perspective." "Courtney is kind, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. She supports and challenges clinicians to become more confident for their clients." The Clinical Experience You'll Gain You'll provide evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout Fresno County, Kern County, and other various areas within the Central Valley (Medi-Cal and commercial insurance), gaining experience with: Trauma and PTSD Anxiety and depression Relationship and couples work Parenting challenges and child/adolescent behavioral concerns Perinatal mental health Crisis intervention and safety planning This is meaningful, sometimes challenging work — and it will sharpen your clinical judgment and prepare you for long-term success, wherever your career takes you. Day to day, you'll conduct assessments and diagnosis (DSM-5-TR), build individualized treatment plans, provide therapy using CBT, DBT-informed, solution-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches, document in our EHR, and collaborate with psychiatrists, schools, and community providers. Telehealth when clinically appropriate. Your Second Master's Degree Think of your associate years as your second master's degree. Grad school gave you the foundation — the theory, the frameworks, the "why." Your time at CVFT gives you the rest: the real-life experience, hands-on training, and clinical judgment that only come from doing this work alongside people who've mastered it. Beyond weekly supervision, you'll receive weekly clinical trainings, case consultation, and individualized coaching in areas like CBT, DBT-informed interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, IFS-informed approaches, Gottman Method principles for couples, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, perinatal mental health, documentation, and ethical decision-making. Our goal isn't simply to help you get licensed. It's to help you become a clinician who feels prepared, confident, and proud of the care you provide. Who Thrives Here Our strongest clinicians aren't the ones who know everything — they're the ones who love learning. If you're warm, coachable, accountable, curious, and genuinely care about your patients and teammates, you'll fit right in. We work hard, we celebrate each other's milestones, and we never let anyone carry a difficult case alone. Requirements Active California registration as an AMFT, APCC, or ASW — if your BBS application is pending, please still apply; we'll interview you, and you can start once your registration number is issued Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) in our Fresno office Preferred, but not required — new graduates are welcome and will be fully trained: experience with children, adolescents, couples, or families; Technology experience like EHR/AI familiarity. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$72,800.00 - $74,880.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you have applied with the BBS what date did they receive your application? Our associates work with high-acuity cases, including crisis intervention and safety planning, with close supervisor support. How would you describe your comfort level with this work today, and what support helps you grow into it? If you have an ASW license, how many hours have been accumulated under the license of an LCSW? We provide weekly individual supervision and weekly clinical trainings, and we expect associates to come prepared and engaged. What do you hope to get out of supervision at this stage of your development? Are you issued a subsequent number from the BBS? If so, please do not apply- the BBS does not allow you to accrue hours in this setting as we are a private practice. Thank you :) This role involves a full 40-hour week including direct client care, documentation, supervision, and weekly trainings — all paid at one hourly rate. Are you able to commit to full-time, in-person work in

Bakersfield, CA License/Certification:

AMFT/APCC/ASW

License or have you applied with the BBS? (Required)

Work Location:

In person