Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Full Heart Family Therapy•Ankeny, IA, US
Posted ago
Description
We are seeking licensed therapists who are passionate about providing long-term relationship solutions to couples and families in their community. If this describes you, we may have a fantastic opportunity for you as our marriage and family therapist. Responsibilities include guiding patients through crises, diagnosing psychological disorders, highlighting problematic patterns that need to be changed, improving communication, and assisting patients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors. You must have current licensure as an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) and 1-3 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Please apply today if you are committed to providing high-quality care to your patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions to clients with a variety of behavioral health concerns
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment goals and interventions
- Collect and analyze data to monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Utilize evidence-based practices in clinical counseling and therapy techniques
- Work with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with special education needs
- Provide behavioral therapy and interventions to promote positive behavior change
- Conduct research and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of mental health counseling
- Collaborate with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to pediatric clients
- Maintain accurate, thoroughly documented patient records with a quality of documentation that meets facility and licensing standards
- Conduct intake and needs assessment of individuals, significant others, and family members by testing, interviewing, observing, and holding discussion sessions
- Deliver mental health services to families, couples, individuals, and children by employing solution-focused counseling techniques
- Attend and participate in weekly scheduled Clinical Team meetings and collaborate with community agencies
- Engage in planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic treatment programs for each patient
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- State licensure or certification as a Clinical Therapist
- Experience working with couples and families is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of family systems techniques and interventions
- Experience with addictions and/or trauma-informed care a plus
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, are needed
- CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications are required
- 1-3 years in a clinical setting counseling couples and families is required
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field; preference to those with a master’s degree
- Current and unrestricted state license as an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) or equivalent
Compensation
$72,000 - $125,000 yearly
About Full Heart Family Therapy
Benefits:
- Flexible work hours
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Access to ongoing training and supervision
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