Associate Therapist - AMFT, ASW, APCC

Sweet Oak Therapy

Associate Therapist — AMFT / ASW / APCC

Telehealth (California-wide) & In-Person (East Bay)

ABOUT SWEET OAK THERAPY

Hi, I’m Gabby - founder of Sweet Oak Therapy. I started this practice because I believe deeply in the power of relational, attachment-based, culturally responsive care for parents, families, and children - and I wanted to build a place that reflects those values from the inside out.

We specialize in perinatal mental health, parenting, fertility, and family systems work. We partner with a local school to bring therapy to children at their school site, and we’re building a referral network that means our associates have significant support filling their case load.

This is a ground-floor opportunity. Sweet Oak Therapy is growing intentionally, and the people who join now will help shape what this practice becomes. We are interested in investing heavily into the folks who are a good fit for our practice.

THE ROLE

As a Sweet Oak associate, you'll work with individuals navigating perinatal mental health, early parenting, and relational challenges, with room for broader clinical work outside the specialty. You’ll receive weekly supervision and be part of a small, collaborative team that genuinely invests in each other’s growth.

We’re open to therapists who want to work fully via telehealth across California, or who want an in-person presence in the East Bay - we have some shared office space if you’re local for hybrid work. You’ll have access to child and group hours through our partnership with a local school, if working locally.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Carry a caseload of 10-25 client hours per week with individuals, parents, couples, and families - we are open to hiring part or full-time, our priority is finding the right fit!
• Provide telehealth sessions to clients across California and/or in-person sessions at our Emeryville office
• Work with perinatal clients, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting, and early childhood concerns
• Build child and family hours through our partnership with a local school
• Complete timely clinical documentation
• Attend weekly supervision
• Participate in team consultation, case conferencing, and trainings
• Collaborate with OBs, pediatricians, and other care team members when relevant

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Active registration with the BBS as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC in California
• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work
• Genuine interest in perinatal, early childhood, or family systems work - you don’t need to have it all figured out yet, just a real pull toward this population
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to timely documentation
• Independent, self-motivated, and collaborative by nature
• Ability to see clients via telehealth on a HIPAA-compliant platform

Bonus points if you bring:

• Coursework, training, or lived experience related to perinatal mental health
• Familiarity with CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, or attachment-based approaches
• Bilingual or multilingual skills — we warmly encourage applications from multilingual therapists
• A commitment to culturally responsive care and working with BIPOC and LGBTQ communities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We believe that well-supported therapists do their best work. Here’s what we offer:

• W2 position
• $65 per clinical session (for private pay sessions), with a clear pay escalation path as your caseload and tenure grow ($45-55 for insurance-based sessions)
• Paid supervision, training, and admin time (at admin rate)
• $250 one-time stipend for home office or WFH setup
• Financial support in getting your PMH-C
• Flexible schedule
• Weekly supervision — provided by Gabrielle Theobald-Anderson, LCSW #101458
• Simple IRA for retirement
• EHR, billing, telehealth platform - all provided
• Partial office space available for East Bay-based therapists
• A shared referral network - we have a strong referral network, will expect you to also learn marketing (and will support you in that), and we’re working on credentialing with MediCal
• Ongoing clinical and business mentorship
• Health insurance is not currently included as we scale - we're transparent about this and plan to revisit as the practice grows.
• A real seat at the table as we grow - your perspective shapes this practice

HOW TO APPLY

If this resonates with you, please reach out - even if you’re not sure you check every box. Send the following to gabby@sweetoaktherapy.com.

• A brief cover letter sharing a little about yourself and what draws you to this work
• Your current resume or CV
• Your BBS registration number and license type

Sweet Oak Therapy is committed to building a team as diverse as the families we serve. BIPOC therapists, LGBTQ clinicians, and therapists with lived experience of perinatal or fertility journeys are especially encouraged to apply.

Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Emeryville, CA 94608

Salary : $45 - $65