LMFT

Job Description:

MFT Qualifications:

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) assigned to a Correctional Facility performing services under this Agreement must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below:

a. 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 toward the required experience.

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

c. Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school for Marriage and Family Therapy that meets the requirements stipulated in Business and Professional Code 4980.36.

Service Delivery Requirements:

The temporary/relief MFT shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Marriage and Family Therapist in accordance with Correctional Facility policies and procedures. Under the direction/supervision of the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker or designee, MFT’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Conduct assessments and provide clinical treatment interventions such as brief counselling, group therapy, and individual counselling.
b. Consult and collaborate with other disciplines for the care and treatment of patients, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.
c. Perform assessments that assist with and facilitate transitional care planning and coordination that link patients with community resources and services as they release from the Correctional Facility.
d. Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of intervention, education, and counselling services within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems, as well as individual biopsychosocial dimensions, with specific solution-focused, attainable therapeutic goals.
e. Conduct Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), in one-on-one and/or group settings to modify intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviours.
f. Conduct assessments for patients preparing for release from the Correctional Facility.
g. Provide education and counselling services to individuals that encourage the development of life skills and strategies for coping with and confronting issues related to SUD.
h. Develop and/or contribute to treatment and care plans.
i. Review patient files, gather data, and complete reports and other required documentation.
j. Make recommendations to the care teams, effectively communicate, and collaborate with the patient and all disciplines involved in the care of the patients.
k. Document and evaluate patients’ progress with programming and facilitate discharges and transfers in coordination with other treatment and rehabilitative programs.
l. Work with institutional rehabilitative partners and custody staff to assess patient participation and progress in services.
m. Attend all case conferences, trainings, meetings, and committees as directed, and perform other duties as required.

Kindly provide the following details to proceed further:

• Updated Resume
• BLS from AHA
• Professional License (Front & Back)
• Driver’s License (Front & Back)
• 3 Professional References in the format below: (Name: Title: Company: Phone: Email:

If you have any queries regarding the role, feel free to reach out to me directly at:

801-701-8584 or email me at roy@rlklein.com

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Experience:

• LMFT: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Board LMFT License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65