Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Lmft Jobs

Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Lmft jobs are open across community mental health centers, private practices, hospitals, and schools, at every level from associate to clinical director, with specializations in trauma, couples therapy, and child and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20+
Top stateRhode Island
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type85% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Round Rock, Texas
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$75k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Austin, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$75k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
Added 6d ago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$72k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
Added 1w ago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Cranston, Rhode Island
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$72k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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LifeStance Health
Added 1w ago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health
Providence, Rhode Island
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$72k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Lmft Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health16
  • Behavioral Health Practice Services
    Behavioral Health Practice Services3
  • Lifestance Health
    Lifestance Health1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services20

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed marriage and family therapist lmft jobs.

  • Active state LMFT licensure or associate license with supervised hours documentation
  • Master's degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a closely related field
  • Experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy across multiple modalities
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
  • Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT, EFT, or SFBT
  • Ability to complete timely progress notes and treatment plans in compliance with payer requirements

Tips for Your Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Lmft Job Search

Tailor your resume to licensure requirements

Hiring managers scan for your license type and state of licensure before anything else. List your LMFT credential, license number, and expiration date prominently at the top of your resume so it's immediately visible and not buried in a credentials section.

Highlight your client population experience

LMFT postings almost always specify a target population, whether that's children, couples, veterans, or adults with co-occurring disorders. Match your resume language directly to the population named in each job description rather than listing every population you've ever worked with.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists licensed marriage and family therapist lmft openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show your EHR and documentation proficiency

Most clinical employers ask about your experience with electronic health record platforms like Therapy Notes, SimplePractice, or Epic. Name the specific systems you've used and note your average caseload size to give hiring managers a concrete picture of your workflow capacity.

Prepare a supervision and training narrative

Interviewers for LMFT roles routinely ask how you received and applied clinical supervision during your associate hours. Be ready to describe your supervisory relationship, any modalities you trained in, and how that shaped your current clinical approach, not just how many hours you logged.

Negotiate for licensure support and CEUs

After receiving an offer, ask specifically whether the employer covers continuing education units, supervision costs for associates, or professional association dues. These benefits vary widely across settings and are rarely listed in job postings but are almost always negotiable before you sign.

Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Lmft Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most licensed marriage and family therapist lmfts?

The companies hiring the most licensed marriage and family therapist lmfts right now include LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Lifestance Health, with the largest share of openings in Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Community mental health organizations and behavioral health groups tend to post the highest volume of openings on an ongoing basis.

How many licensed marriage and family therapist lmft jobs are remote?

About 85% of licensed marriage and family therapist lmft openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the significant shift toward telehealth across the mental health field. Private practice and outpatient therapy roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while inpatient, school-based, and community mental health positions are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a licensed marriage and family therapist lmft?

You start by earning a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related counseling field from a COAMFTE-accredited or state-approved program. After graduating, you apply for an associate or intern license in your state, which allows you to accumulate supervised clinical hours under a licensed supervisor. Once you complete your required hours, you sit for the MFT licensing exam administered by your state board. Requirements vary by state, so check your specific board for hour thresholds and exam eligibility rules.

How do you get hired as a licensed marriage and family therapist lmft with little experience?

Employers hiring associates or newly licensed LMFTs focus heavily on your practicum and internship populations, so lead with the specific settings and client types you worked with during training rather than framing your background as limited. Community mental health centers, nonprofits, and group practices with in-house supervision are the most likely to hire candidates in the early stages of their career. Demonstrating familiarity with a specific evidence-based modality and showing you can manage documentation requirements independently will differentiate you from other early-career applicants.

What does the licensed marriage and family therapist lmft interview process look like?

Most LMFT interviews include a phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by one or two clinical interviews with a director of clinical services or a senior therapist. You'll typically be asked to walk through a case conceptualization, describe your approach to a specific presenting concern, and explain how you handle documentation and caseload management. Some employers include a brief writing or clinical scenario exercise before making an offer.

Where can I find and apply to licensed marriage and family therapist lmft jobs?

You can find and apply to licensed marriage and family therapist lmft jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, preferred setting, and target population, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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