Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Job Description

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT to work in a Correctional Facility. A successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as an LMFT and will be able to meet submission and compliance deadlines as positions are limited and submission timelines are approaching. If interested, please contact us immediately. We pay biweekly, offer competitive rates and benefits and know you will be delighted with our service!

Location: Folsom, CA

Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Shifts: M-F, 8am to 4pm or 10am to 6pm

Payrate: Overtime after 40 hours a week

$63/hr

Qualification:

Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

Must have the required licenses, permits, registrations, and/or certifications noted herein.

Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school for Marriage and Family Therapy

Responsibilities:

a.Conduct assessments, and provides clinical treatment interventions such as brief counseling, group therapy, and individual counseling.

b. Consults and collaborates with other disciplines for the care and treatment of patients and participates in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.

c. Performs assessments that assist with and facilitates transitional care planning and coordination that links patients with community resources and services as they release from correctional facilities.

d. Conducts assessments to determine appropriate level of intervention, education, and counseling services within the context of marriage, couples and family systems as well as individual biopsychosocial dimensions with specific solution-focused, attainable therapeutic goals.

e. Conducts Cognitive Behavior Therapy for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), either in 1:1 and/or group settings to modify intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviors.

f. Conducts assessments for patients preparing for release from correctional facilies.

g. Provides education and counseling services to individuals that encourage the development of life skills and strategies for coping and confronting issues related to SUD.

h. Develops and/or contributes to treatment and care plans.

i. Reviews patient files, gathers data, and completes reports and other required documentation.

j. Makes recommendations to the care teams, effectively communicates, and collaborates with the patient and all disciplines involved in the care of the patients.

k. Documents and evaluates patients’ progress with programming and facilitates discharges and transfers in coordination with other treatment and rehabilitative programs.

l. Works with institutional rehabilitative partners and custody staff to assess patient’s participation and progress in services.

m. Attends all case conferences, trainings, meetings and committees as directed, and performs other duties as required.

Benefits:

-401(k) Retirement Plan, Healthcare, Vision and Dental

Qualifications:

- Valid CA LMFT License.

- Current CPR certification.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

- Compassionate and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.