LMFT

Job Description:LMFT Qualifications:MFT assigned to Correctional Facilities performing services under this Agreement must have the minimum qualifications outlined below:

• 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, 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 MFT in accordance with institution/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:
• Conduct assessments, and provides clinical treatment interventions such as brief counseling, group therapy, and individual counseling.
• Consults and collaborates with other disciplines for the care and treatment of patients and participates in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducts assessments for patients preparing for release from Correctional Facilities.
• Provides education and counseling services to individuals that encourage the development of life skills and strategies for coping and confronting issues related to SUD.
• Develops and/or contributes to treatment and care plans.
• Reviews patient files, gathers data, and completes reports and other required documentation.
• Makes recommendations to the care teams, effectively communicates, and collaborates with the patient and all disciplines involved in the care of the patients.
• Documents and evaluates patients’ progress with programming and facilitates discharges and transfers in coordination with other treatment and rehabilitative programs.
• Works with institutional rehabilitative partners and custody staff to assess patient’s participation and progress in services.
• Attends all case conferences, trainings, meetings and committees as directed, and performs other duties as required.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• LMFT (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vacaville, CA 95687 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vacaville, CA 95687: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65 - $70