Licensed Marriage Family Therapist / Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) 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 and Lead MFT, the AMFT will evaluate potential clients to assess whether they will fit program criteria for admission.
• AMFT will receive Clinical Supervision by Licensed Provider(s) at the ratio of one hour individual or two hours' group supervision for every 10 hours of clinical experience gained.
• AMFT is responsible for tracking clinical experience hours utilizing appropriate BBS tracking forms and obtaining weekly signatures from Clinical Supervisor(s).
• 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 completion of goals.
• Document information concerning family therapy sessions, phone calls, e-mail, voicemail, etc. as appropriate, explaining all contact as necessary.
• Complete a case closure summary when services are terminated, including information on documented hours of service, identified problems, resident progress, and recommendations regarding further treatment.
• Makes community referrals as appropriate and works with other staff to facilitate any necessary follow-up regarding resident needs.
• Participates in case staffing and staff meetings as requested.
• Participates in staff trainings as requested.
• Participates in regularly scheduled performance evaluations.
• Abides by the CAMFT Code of Ethics
• Understands and applies all National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule :

Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday : 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM

Job Qualifications

Skills