Entry Level Family Therapist Jobs
New grad family therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical placement hours can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, Sutter Health, and Sea Mar Community Health Centers hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Gould Medical Group Seeks Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Modesto, CA. Gould Medical Group is looking for skilled professionals to work in an outpatient mental health clinic, serving a wide variety of mental health disorders for all age ranges. Duties will include individual and group psychotherapy with opportunities for family and couples’ work. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors may apply.
POSITION DETAILS
- Position available in Modesto, CA
- Base salary $100,000-$115,000
- Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practicing Clinicians
- Traditional outpatient long term individual psychotherapy
- Flexible work schedule, but will need to have alternative hours, including some evening work after 5:00pm
- Some telework available onsite
- Call is one week in 23 weeks (phone only)
- Low paperwork demands
- No inpatient work
- Stable and growing group
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed provider
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with all ages 6+
- Experience providing treatment for patients with eating disorders
JOIN US AND ENJOY
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual and Group Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
INTRODUCTION
Gould Medical Group Seeks Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Modesto, CA. Gould Medical Group is looking for skilled professionals to work in an outpatient mental health clinic, serving a wide variety of mental health disorders for all age ranges. Duties will include individual and group psychotherapy with opportunities for family and couples’ work. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors may apply.
POSITION DETAILS
- Position available in Modesto, CA
- Base salary $100,000-$115,000
- Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practicing Clinicians
- Traditional outpatient long term individual psychotherapy
- Flexible work schedule, but will need to have alternative hours, including some evening work after 5:00pm
- Some telework available onsite
- Call is one week in 23 weeks (phone only)
- Low paperwork demands
- No inpatient work
- Stable and growing group
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed provider
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with all ages 6+
- Experience providing treatment for patients with eating disorders
JOIN US AND ENJOY
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual and Group Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Entry Level Family Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level family therapist job?
Start by ensuring your supervised clinical hours meet your state's licensure requirements, then highlight any practicum, internship, or field placement experience on your resume. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate competency with diverse family systems, comfort with evidence-based modalities like CBT or solution-focused therapy, and a willingness to pursue licensure. A strong letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor gives you a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level family therapists?
Companies hiring entry level family therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Sutter Health, and Sea Mar Community Health Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest hiring tends to come from community mental health centers, nonprofit behavioral health organizations, and outpatient group practices that build structured supervision into the role.
Are there remote entry level family therapist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level positions still favor in-person or hybrid settings given the hands-on supervision requirements early in a therapist's career. About 25% of entry level family therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth-focused practices and larger behavioral health groups most likely to offer that flexibility at the new grad stage.
Are these new grad family therapist jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior family therapist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised internship or practicum hours toward requirements, or offers built-in clinical supervision for pre-licensed candidates. If the listing mentions licensure support or a supervision stipend, it is designed with new grads in mind.
Which industries hire the most entry level family therapists?
Entry Level family therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they receive public funding, Medicaid reimbursement, or grant support that allows them to bring on pre-licensed clinicians and invest in supervision infrastructure.