Marriage and Family Therapist (Licensed or Associate) - Benicia

WELCOME TO THE CONNECTIVE!

Are you looking for a rewarding, values-driven career in the wellness space? A collaborative workplace that also encourages professional autonomy and work/life balance? Are you interested becoming a part of growing company with a big heart? If so, please read on!

The Connective is a female-founded integrative mental health practice with locations in San Francisco and Benicia. We offer compassionate, comprehensive, and client-centered care for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with a deep commitment to whole-person wellness. We also believe that healing is rooted in connection, and we are committed to cultivating meaningful relationships with our clients, our colleagues, and within our community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a therapist at The Connective, you will provide weekly outpatient therapy sessions to a dedicated caseload of self-pay clients. While our practice supports clients across the lifespan, we’re especially looking for a clinician who feels called to work with couples and families. If you’re passionate about helping couples strengthen their connection and supporting families as they navigate life’s challenges together, we welcome you to apply!

The ideal Connective therapist is excited to join a group practice where collaboration and connection are at the heart of the work. You thrive in a team environment and value the opportunity to focus on what truly matters – providing exceptional care to your clients without the isolation or administrative burdens that come with agency work or running a solo practice.

Please note that The Connective is not a private practice incubator or a stepping stone for therapists aiming to eventually establish their own independent practice. We’re looking for practitioners who are dedicated to becoming an integral part of our wellness collective and growing with our team long-term.

HOURS + LOCATION

This is an in-person, part-time role requiring approximately 20 office hours per week. If interested, there may be opportunities to grow into a full-time position as business needs evolve.

While we do offer scheduling flexibility, all therapists must initially be available for the following shifts:

• Evenings: 1–2 evenings per week, concluding at 8:00 PM
• Weekends: One flexible 6-hour shift on either a Saturday or Sunday
• Tuesday Afternoons: Tuesdays from 12:00–2:00 PM for all-staff meetings, team trainings, and consultation groups

These scheduling requirements allow us to effectively meet peak client demand and support the growth of your caseload.

Location: On-site at our Downtown Benicia office, conveniently located on vibrant and charming First Street. Occasional travel to nearby school sites may be required to support our community partnerships.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Therapists:
• Hold a valid and current license in the State of California (PsyD, PhD, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC).
• Associate Therapists:
• Hold a valid and current BBS registration (AMFT or APCC only).
• Have completed a minimum of 1,000 post-graduate supervised hours.
• Clinical Experience & Skills:
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals and couples in a clinical setting, addressing a wide range of relational and mental health concerns.
• Skilled at supporting both traditional and non-traditional couples, such as LGBTQIA+ partners, polyamorous relationships, and families with diverse structures, while providing culturally responsive and affirming care.
• Proficiency in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions.
• Strong ability to build rapport with clients, creating a safe and supportive space that fosters trust and engagement in the therapeutic process.
• Effective and professional communication skills when collaborating with other healthcare professionals and external providers to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of clinical practice, including timely and accurate documentation.
• Experience and/or certification with couples/relationship therapy modalities (e.g., EFT, Gottman Method, or similar approaches) is highly preferred.
  
• Professional & Team Expectations:
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Consistent participation in clinical supervision and/or consultation groups.
• Proficiency with modern technology, including Zoom, smartphones, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying current with emerging research and therapeutic approaches.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with built in growth opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and time-off; paid self-care time
• Dedicated in-house administrative team
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time staff)
• 401K with company matching
• Generous annual training/CEU allowance.
• Paid professional liability insurance and workers compensation
• Fun stuff! Ongoing culture-building activities, annual staff retreat, holiday party, etc.
• Additional income and growth opportunities that may include: providing clinical supervision, committee participation, workshop development and more!
  

EVEN MORE REASONS TO JOIN US...

We invest in our team! 

We ensure our new team members up for success with a robust onboarding process, followed by ongoing clinical supervision and consultation opportunities that foster collaboration, professional growth, and a sense of community. We also offer interdisciplinary learning opportunities on a wide range of integrative health topics. Our clinicians enjoy working in modern, bright, and well-equipped offices, complete with an expanding resource library.

We let you focus on what you do BEST

The majority of us didn't become therapists to spend our days buried in administrative tasks. So, while you prioritize providing exceptional clinical care to your clients, we handle everything else! Our administrative team works diligently behind the scenes, managing everything from marketing and client inquiries, to intake scheduling, billing and more. 

We’re human! 

One of our core values is humanness, meaning that we embrace what it means to be authentically and uniquely ourselves. It's okay to make mistakes, to be silly, and to experience the whole range of emotions and experiences. Our team makes it a priority to acknowledge, respect, and celebrate one another! As a result, you'll become part of an exceptional group of colleagues within an incredibly supportive team atmosphere.

COMPENSATION: Fee-for-service.

Licensed Therapists: General range of $51K- $118K annually. Compensation based on part vs. full-time, level of experience, training, and session offerings.

Associate Therapists: General range of $31- $64K annually. Compensation based on part vs. full-time, level of experience, training, and session offerings.

The Connective is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to an inclusive workforce, and is always looking to further diversify our team. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN OUR COMPANY AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU!