Jewish Family Service has developed into a highly respected training site for Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Social Workers. Jewish Family Service provides a wide range of clinical experiences.

Many MFTs throughout Ventura County obtained some or all of their pre-licensed hours through Jewish Family Service. Associates receive weekly group supervision from our Clinical Director Nancy Finley.  The clinical supervisor  keeps up on current theories as well as BBS requirements. Associates will have the experience of working with a wide range of issues with their clients. Associates will have mini-training sessions during their supervision, and be referred to many more. Jewish Family Service strives to provide an experience that is positive, caring and ethical with many learning opportunities.

Associates are provided one two hour group supervision session per work week.  Allowing them to complete 10 counseling hours per week.   Ideally, Jewish Family Service seeks associate candidates looking to make a one year commitment. Associate positions, are paid a competitive hourly rate.

Jewish Family Service is currently providing counseling in person from our clinic in Ventura, we also continue to provide clients the option of having some or all sessions virtually. .  Supervision is taking place primarily in person, but occasionally virtually.  We are currently looking for multiple associates, the ideal candidate would be someone who is available to work from our clinic in Ventura.

We are currently bring AMFTs on at $25 per hour and providing 2.5 paid hours per week for supervision and notes.

Anyone interested in being considered for a position as an Associate must have an MA, MS or MSW and an Associate number . Jewish Family Service is currently seeking Associate MFT applications as of April 5th, 2024.  If you are interested in applying may send a resume to our Director of Administration Carrie McGurn at carrie.mcgurn@jewishventuracounty.org