Akua Family Therapy is seeking talented therapists to join our growing team! We have multiple openings for licensed or pre-licensed professionals, with a preference for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Ideal candidates will have experience working with adults, couples, and families, and be comfortable with after-school and early evening hours (no weekend work). We're also particularly interested in candidates with:

• Trauma Therapy Expertise: EMDR training preferred or willingness to train.

• Substance Abuse Counseling: Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) designation a plus.

• Group Facilitation Skills: Experience in leading and organizing groups is highly valued.

• Couples Therapy Experience: A demonstrated ability to work effectively with couples.

Pre-licensed candidates should have experience working with minors, ideally with specialized training and strong references. Explore the full job description below to see if you're a match for our team culture.

About AKUA Family Therapy: Aaron Akua Collins is the owner and manager of AKUA Family Therapy. Akua Family Therapy was started by Aaron Akua Collins, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2018 and transitioned it to a group practice in 2023. The name Akua represents a connection to God, Holy Spirit, Creator, a connection to ones identity and ancestors. At AKUA Family Therapy all clients are treated with kindness, respect, compassion, integrity and without discrimination regardless of their faith, race, sexual orientation, or other identifying factor.

Here at AKUA Family Therapy, we believe in creating the best atmosphere for our clients and employees and giving back to our community.

Our mission is to serve Hawaii’s community by providing a safe space to nurture mental health, improve overall functioning, strengthen relationships and open up new possibilities. We are a pillar for providing professional, culturally sensitive, trauma informed and faith based options in mental health services. 

Our vision is to be a beacon of light, eliminating mental health stigma by creating awareness of, appreciation for, and acceptance of mental health self-care. We are a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team who values working collaboratively and helping improve the health and wellness of our communities.    

Our values: We value integrity, service, teamwork, and agape love. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

Personal, Cultural, Local Connection: We believe that cultural awareness and sensitivity is important in providing good therapy. We are building a team that values relationship, relatability and skill in quality rapport building. Our team is committed to strengthening our cultural sensitivity and awareness in connecting with people of different cultural backgrounds. We want our clients to feel safe and free to express, process and build insight. It’s also a hallmark of our business to promote strong, lasting bonds within our team and to work collaboratively both in the office and out in the community.

Trauma Informed and Sensitivity: It is our goal to be mindful of how trauma events play a role in our client’s personal experience, and to create a safe space for them to process in therapy.  We want our community to feel safe here to present their concerns, process their experiences and find hope, relief and healing. We also value transparency in our team, sharing our lives together, and being real with where we are at mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. 

Serving the community: Part of our mission is to contribute to promoting wellness within the community through community involvement, speaking engagements, and financial contributions. It is our goal to reach more people and provide psycho-educational services to churches, schools, and businesses through regular outreach in the community.

Quality investment: We’re committed to providing the best atmosphere for our clients and our team. Our commitment is seen in our quality of care and compassion for our clients, providing specialized and wrap around services. Investment in our team comes with a collaborative environment with a fun atmosphere, growth activities and spending quality time. We promote continued education for our clinicians through collaboration, supervision, staff meetings, and  trainings in evidence-based practices so clients can feel safe knowing their therapist is always growing in their skill.