Child and Family Therapist for Integrative Group Practice - San Francisco

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, 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 weeklyoutpatient therapy sessions to a dedicated caseload of self-pay clients. Our practice serves individuals across the lifespan, and we welcome clinicians with diverse areas of expertise and passion. For this particular position, we are seeking a clinician with a specialization or strong interest in working with children (ages 5+), teens and families.

The ideal Connective therapist is excited to join a group practice where collaboration and connection are at the heart of the work. They thrive in a team environment and value the opportunity to focus on what truly matters – providing exceptional care to their 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 position requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase hours (up to full-time) as your caseload grows.

Proposed Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Associates candidates should also be available to to attend group supervision (virtually) on Fridays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Location: This role is based on-site at our Downtown San Francisco office, conveniently located in the beautiful and historic Flood Building located the corner of Powell and Market Street.

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, APCC or ACSW).
• Have completed a minimum of 500 post-graduate supervised hours.
  

Clinical Experience & Skills:

Ideal candidates will bring a mix of clinical expertise, cultural responsiveness, and enthusiasm for collaborative care.

• Demonstrated experience working with children, teens, and families addressing a wide range of mental health concerns.
• Strong ability to build rapport and trust creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space.
• Skilled in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions tailored to the developmental needs of each client.
• Comfort in facilitating client consultations with parents/caregivers.
• Competence in collaborating with caregivers, school staff, or other external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries and compassionate communication, fostering engagement and accountability throughout treatment.
• Commitment to cultural humility and providing affirming care for diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth and non-traditional family systems.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills, ensuring timely and clinically sound record-keeping.
• Genuine interest in working collaboratively within a supportive, integrative team focused on whole-person wellness.

Preferred:

• Advanced training or certification in play therapy, sand tray, PCIT, and/or family systems approaches.
• Certification as a Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) or equivalent training.

Professional & Team Expectations

Ideal candidates will:

• Be enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Actively participate in supervision/consultation groups, and team-building activities as part of their professional growth and connection to the community.
• Be proficient with Zoom, EHR systems, and other digital tools.
• Work independently with integrity, accountability, and a strong attention to detail.
• Bring strong organizational and time-management skills, along with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Align with The Connective’s core values.

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! Regular team get-togethers, annual 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 set our new team members up for success with a comprehensive onboarding process, followed by ongoing clinical supervision and consultation that foster collaboration, professional growth, and a strong sense of community. Clinicians also benefit from interdisciplinary learning opportunities across a wide range of integrative health topics. Our modern, bright, and thoughtfully designed offices include an ever-growing resource library. Plus, and as our practice continues to grow, there are always opportunities to step into various leadership and mentorship roles.

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 PRACTICE AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU!