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Job Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, provides direct behavioral health services to
patients admitted to National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation services and is responsible for-
treating, counseling and educating clients based upon their individualized emotional and
psychological needs.
General Accountabilities
- Under the direction of the Program Director, Lead Therapist and/or a qualified licensed
criteria for admission. Provides therapy for facility residents and their families.
- Works in conjunction with other staff to meet individual and family needs.
- Secures and documents informed consent from all participants.
- Develops and documents goals for each resident and documents all progress made toward
- Document information concerning family therapy sessions, phone calls, e-mail, voicemail, etc. as
- Complete a case closure summary when services are terminated, including information on
regarding further treatment.
- Makes community referrals as appropriate, and works with other staff to facilitate any
- Identifies and responds to changes in policies, regulations, and procedures which can impact the
- Assesses diagnoses and treats adult mental health patients by incorporating individual, couple,
- Participates in case staffing and staff meetings as requested.
- Abides by the AAMFT Code of Ethics. (Consider changing to CAMFT Code of Ethics-more
- Understands and applies all National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services Policies and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- Licenses and Certifications: Valid California Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Registration
- Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology or Behavioral Science.
- Minimum Experience: One (1) year experience working in a mental health setting or social
- Meets all health and background investigation regulations required by California Title 22.
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem solving skills.
- Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties.
- Process and communicate in a manner that is sensitive and appropriate to the cultural, linguistic
- Function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to collaborate well with other disciplines
- Remain calm and use appropriate skills to defuse potentially violent or aggressive situations
- Maintaining concentration and staying task-focused, despite frequent interruptions, noise and distractions.
Competencies
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when
necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates presentation skills; Participates
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for
arrangements in advance when unable to make appointments; Notifies Administrator when
unable to arrive at scheduled time of appointment.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Able
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure and
reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb
- Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).
- Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds).
- Finger dexterity required.
- Hand coordination required.
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust