Associate Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)

Company Description Hope Matters Institute (HMI) is a mental health practice built on a simple belief: healing is possible for clients, and for the clinicians who walk alongside them. We serve individuals, couples, and families across California, offering flexible scheduling and fully online sessions so that therapy can fit into real lives. Our team of licensed and associate therapists works across a wide range of specialties: individual therapy, child and adolescent therapy, family counseling, and marriage counseling and we support clients navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, trauma, and the everyday weight of being human. Here's what we think makes HMI different: we care just as much about how our clinicians feel showing up to work as we do about the care they provide. Our supervisors are warm, experienced, and genuinely invested in your growth-not just as a clinician earning hours, but as a whole person. Our team is friendly, easy to talk to, and really fun to be around. We laugh together. We support each other. We don't do isolating-remote-work energy here. Role Description We're looking for an Associate-Level Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) to join our team on a full-time or part-time remote basis. You'll provide individual, family, and couples therapy via telehealth, supported by a practice that's set up to actually take care of you while you take care of others. One thing to know up front: we move fast. Most new clinicians are fully ramped to a complete caseload within one to two months of joining. That means we need someone who's confident in their clinical skills, comfortable working independently, and ready to step in and carry real work from the start- with all of us in your corner. Caseload structure: Full-time: 30+ client hours per week Part-time: 20+ client hours per week Within those caseload expectations, you have real flexibility in how you build your week- mornings, evenings, four-day stretches, whatever lets you stay sustainable in this work over the long haul. If you've been hoping to find a practice that takes supervision seriously, treats you like a colleague rather than a number, and actually wants you to enjoy your job, this might be the place. What We Offer Compensation: $30–$45 per billable session hour, depending on experience 401(k) — start building toward your future from day one Weekly individual supervision AND weekly group supervision — plus more supervision any time you want it. We'd rather over-support you than leave you guessing. Paid trainings for full-time clinicians, because growing your skills shouldn't come out of your own pocket Vacation and sick time following your 90-day review AI-assisted notetaking available after 90 days. Your evenings should belong to you, not your notes Weekly team meetings (paid) casual, no agenda, just a chance to actually get to know the humans you work with Steady referrals so you can build hours toward full licensure without the scramble of finding your own clients A genuinely fun, supportive, collaborative culture Heads-up: We do not currently offer medical, dental, or vision insurance. We want you to know that going in. Qualifications Required: Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental health field Must reside in California Registered with the California BBS as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC, in good standing Approximately 1,000 hours of direct client contact already completed toward full licensure Experience providing therapy via telehealth platforms Strong skills providing individual, family, and couples therapy to diverse client populations A solid foundation in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention Confident understanding of psychological principles, counseling techniques, and evidence-based practices Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills Discipline to complete notes within 24 hours of each session. Timely documentation is a non-negotiable part of how we protect quality of care The confidence and capacity to step into a full caseload within 1–2 months of starting, while staying engaged with your supervisor and team Preferred: Familiarity with CBT, DBT, EMDR, or other evidence-based treatment modalities Bilingual or multicultural counseling experience Prior work in private practice or outpatient settings Strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach to client care If this sounds like the kind of practice you've been hoping to find, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today — we can't wait to meet you!