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BlueStone Psychotherapy, PLLC, an established private practice located in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area, is seeking a full-time clinician to join our team in providing mental health care services to our clients. If you would like a place to grow and learn professionally, come join our group of professionals! At BlueStone, we are a team in every sense of the word.
This is a contract position. Our therapists will be provided assistance by our office manager along with having their own furnished office, credentialing, and a steady source of referrals. Plan to have a full calendar very quickly! We will handle all the billing and administrative duties so that all you have to do is provide excellent client care. We are credentialed under most insurance panels as a PLLC and the successful candidate will be brought in under that umbrella.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's/PhD/PsyD Degree in mental health or related field.
- Active State of North Carolina license (fully licensed or associate) LMFT, LMFT-A
- Schedule must accommodate a minimum of 20 client hours per week. Must have availability for occasional evening appointments. Caseload will grow very quickly.
Please include:
- A cover letter introducing yourself. Help us get to know you a little!
- Resume that includes at least the following:
- Clinical experiences and treatment modalities.
- Any clinical specialties and credentials (anxiety, trauma, EMDR, substance abuse, etc.)
- Any insurance companies with whom you are already credentialed.
Benefits:
- Furnished office space
- Billing and EHR services
- Insurance credentialing under the Bluestone umbrella
- Office Manager support
- Flexible schedule
- Team Environment
- Clinical Supervision
- Monday - Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60.00 - $85.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health28
- OptiMindHealth25
- Rula18
- Brightside Health15
- LiveWell Homecare Agency5L
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, OptiMindHealth, and Rula, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Rhode Island, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 88% of licensed marriage and family therapist lmft openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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