Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Posting Date: October 29, 2024

Location: Integrity House - Newark

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make an impact in someone’s life? At Integrity, we believe that a vibrant company culture which supports and nurtures our employees is so important that it is the key to our success. With our team culture, we listen to your ideas and invest in your career growth! Our purpose and passion are to empower clients, their loved ones, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Be a part of our team whose mission is to help individuals and families through an effective and measurable system of comprehensive Therapeutic Community addictions treatment, mental health treatment, and recovery support in a way that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change.

We are excited to announce our Marriage & Family Therapist opening!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a Marriage & Family Therapist:

• Provide marriage therapy for residential clients (including the client’s partner).
• Provide family therapy for the residential clients (including family members who are authorized by client).
• Document all services in electronic health record in real time.
• Provide related clinical trainings throughout the agency (i.e. family systems and dynamics, domestic violence, grief, etc.)
• Work closely with the clinical team as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing input and feedback to treatment planning for engaged clients.
• Promote family involvement by providing education to clients regularly.
• Facilitate “family group” for visit nights, as deemed appropriate or necessary (including developing appropriate psychoeducational material).
• Provide clinical supervision and/or consultation as assigned/necessary.
  
  

Qualifications For a Marriage & Family Therapist

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree, required: Marriage & Family Therapy (preferred), or Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• At least three (2) years’ experience in human services fieldwork (Preferred)
• Experience in substance abuse program management, delivery, and evaluation (Preferred)
  
  

Required Licensing Or Certifications Required

• NJ LMFT (not associate); or
• NJ LCSW or NJ LPC
• Must be able to document experience and comprehensive training in the areas of marriage & family therapy (i.e. Structural Therapy certification, Family Systems Therapy certification, Gottman certification, Imago Relationship Therapy certification, Emotionally Focused Therapy certification, etc.)
  
  

Specialized Skills, Abilities And Knowledge

• Strong understanding of symptom criteria (as outlined in the DSM) necessary to identify mental health, personality and substance use disorders
• In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of addiction on individuals, families and society
• Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide and/or homicide under the guidance of the correctional center staff if needed
• Understanding of addictions recovery, motivational interviewing and 12-step treatment methods
• Knowledge of needs and risk assessment
• Comprehension of case management and record keeping practices
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Ability to conduct a suicidal/homicidal risk assessment
• Ability to identify symptoms associated with mental health and personality disorders
• Effective clinical communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients and solid working relationships with staff
• Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness, genuine positive regard and empathy regarding client concerns
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing counselor duties
  
  

Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm Tuesday and Thursday 11am-7pm

Why Work for Integrity?

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company’s success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.

Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Dental
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance
  
  

Who We Are?

Since 1968, Integrity House has provided comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. Integrity is accredited from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, Integrity House is recognized statewide as a treatment leader. Integrity House is committed to best practice and has expanded its program and services throughout the years to remain a practical resource for those who need help. We currently offer inpatient, residential, and outpatient, levels of addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment; treatment for co-occurring disorders; outpatient mental health services; recovery programs; education and workforce readiness opportunities; and supportive housing.

Apply today! Be part of an amazing interdisciplinary team committed to rebuilding lives, families and communities.

Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To submit your application, please email your resume to jobs@integrityhouse.org

Thank You for Considering a Position at Integrity House!