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
practitioner, Therapist will evaluate potential clients to assess whether they will fit program
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 towardcompletion of goals.
Document information concerning family therapy sessions, phone calls, e-mail, voicemail, etc. asappropriate, explaining all contact as necessary.
Complete a case closure summary when services are terminated, including information ondocumented hours of service, identified problems, resident progress, and recommendations
regarding further treatment.
Makes community referrals as appropriate, and works with other staff to facilitate anynecessary follow-up regarding resident needs.
Identifies and responds to changes in policies, regulations, and procedures which can impact thepatient.
Assesses diagnoses and treats adult mental health patients by incorporating individual, couple,family and group therapy skills.
Participates in case staffing and staff meetings as requested.Abides by the AAMFT Code of Ethics. (Consider changing to CAMFT Code of Ethics-morerelevant for CA)
Understands and applies all National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services Policies andProcedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.Job Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications : Valid California Marriage and Family Therapist Intern RegistrationMinimum 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 socialservice agency providing services to mentally ill consumers.
Meets all health and background investigation regulations required by California Title 22.Skills
Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches includingevidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention.
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, linguisticand psychological needs of patients, families and other healthcare team members.
Function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to collaborate well with other disciplinesRemain calm and use appropriate skills to defuse potentially violent or aggressive situationsMaintaining concentration and staying task-focused, despite frequent interruptions, noise and distractions.Ability to prioritize and manage immediate competing demands in highly stimulating work environment.
Competencies
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzesinformation; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification whenin meetings.
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 foradditional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Arrives at appointments on time; Makes
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; Ableto handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Ableto build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure andfor own actions; Follows through on commitments.
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 climbOccasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds).Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater).
Finger dexterity required.Hand coordination required.Specific vision abilities required for this job include : close vision, distance vision, ability to adjustor focus.
