Marriage And Family Therapist

Full Heart Family Therapy

Marriage And Family Therapist

Ankeny, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you committed to providing high-quality care to couples and families seeking solutions to their relationship issues? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for a marriage and family therapist who can provide our patients with long-term strategies to improve their relationships. You'll provide patients with crisis intervention, diagnose psychological problems, identify problematic patterns that need to be modified, help strengthen their communication, and address dysfunctional behaviors. If you have 1-3 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and are currently licensed as an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist), please apply now! Responsibilities: • Participate in the development, implementation, and assessment of therapeutic treatment programs for each patient • Provide mental health services to families, couples, individuals, and children utilizing solution-focused therapy strategies for improving relationships • Attend and participate in weekly scheduled Clinical Team meetings and collaborate with community agencies • Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals, significant others, and family members through testing, interviews, observations, and conversation sessions • Maintain accurate, thoroughly documented patient records with a quality of documentation that meets facility and licensing standards • 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 Qualifications: • Must have 1-3 years of marriage and family therapy experience in a clinical setting • This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in a field such as counseling or social work; we prefer a master’s degree • Requires CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • State license that is current, unrestricted, and in good standing for a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or equivalent Experience: • 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 Compensation: $72,000 - $125,000 yearly

    • 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

  • Compensation
    $72,000-$125,000 per year