Full-Time Associate Therapist - Palo Alto Therapy ($80K + Benefits)

THE ROLE

We're looking for an associate therapist to join our Palo Alto-based practice. You'll have a typical caseload of 21-22 billable hours per week. The remaining time is spent on notes, treatment planning, weekly consultations, and training — so you're not drowning in charting at night. We work with individuals, children, teens, adults, families, and couples. You'll have input on your caseload — we match clients to you based on what you're interested in, not just who's next on the list.

WHAT YOU GET

Reasonable caseload. You're not drowning. 21-22 billable hours means you have time to think and actually do good work. Real training. Not just "required" CEs — we provide them and pay for them. Weekly consultation groups, skills training, and full CBT/OCD certification. If you want to build a couples practice, we have a dedicated consultation group for that. Your admin handled. Scheduling, billing, intake, marketing — that's not on you. You do clinical work. Team environment. We're therapist-owned, we actually support each other, and people stick around because it's sustainable. Compensation. $75,000 to $80,000 W-2 employee based on experience. Health insurance (we cover 50%), dental, vision, 401k, malpractice insurance covered, cell phone reimbursement. PTO and paid sick leave.

LOCATIONS

Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or San Jose. We're hiring now and reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Equal Opportunity Employer | LMFT, LCSW, LPCC What Therapists Here Say:

• PAT is a very positive work environment. The practice goes above and beyond to offer regular consultation and training. The care coordinators and admin team are exceptional — you can actually focus on clients. One of the best places I've worked."
• You get the feel of private practice but with actual co-workers. Everyone shares resources, and they really do try to match you with clients you're passionate about. There's real opportunity for training and growth."
• The kindness and thoughtfulness here is something I'm not used to. I can't imagine working somewhere else."

REQUIREMENTS

Registered CA associate Experience working with individuals, children, teens, and couples is a plus Comfortable with evidence-based approaches (CBT, EFT, Gottman Method preferred but not required) Collaborative mindset Ready to do sustainable, good work #J-18808-Ljbffr Palo Alto Therapy