Overview
Join our dedicated team as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on fostering positive change through therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and comprehensive case coordination. You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive team committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and community engagement. This paid position is ideal for licensed or license-eligible professionals eager to make a meaningful impact in clients’ lives while expanding their clinical expertise.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including intake interviews and diagnostic evaluations, utilizing clinical documentation standards and medical terminology.
- Deliver individual, group, couples, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and family therapy.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure client safety and stability during urgent situations.
- Collect and analyze data related to treatment progress, maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinical ethical guidelines.
- Coordinate care through case management activities, including home & community care planning and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
- Utilize telehealth platforms effectively to provide remote counseling interventions while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
- Engage in clinical research opportunities to enhance treatment approaches and contribute to ongoing mental health advancements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field; licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is required.
- Active Associates number
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques, behavioral health interventions, and trauma-informed care such as PTSD care is essential.
- Knowledge of medical records systems, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical documentation standards is necessary.
- Strong skills in crisis intervention, crisis management, behavioral management, and working with individuals with disabilities are vital for success.
- Experience working with diverse populations through home & community care settings or hospital environments is advantageous.
- Excellent client communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively within clinical ethical guidelines and HIPAA compliance are required.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while making a tangible difference in clients’ lives through compassionate care and innovative therapeutic practices.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
