Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT Avenal, California

$139,360 - $153,920/Yr

Body Fit Plus - Avenal, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Avenal, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) position at Body Fit Plus involves providing clinical treatment interventions within a correctional facility in Avenal, California. This role focuses on conducting assessments, offering counseling services, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients. The position is a full-time contract role with the potential for extension, offering a competitive pay rate and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide clinical treatment interventions such as brief counseling, group therapy, and individual counseling.
• Consult and collaborate with other disciplines for the care and treatment of patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.
• Perform assessments to facilitate transitional care planning and link patients with community resources upon release.
• Develop and contribute to treatment and care plans, making recommendations to care teams.
• Document and evaluate patients' progress and facilitate discharges and transfers in coordination with other programs.
• Attend case conferences, trainings, meetings, and committees as directed.

Requirements

• MFT Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) certification.
• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institutions.
• Clinical competencies must be current.
• Valid Photo ID, Driver's License or Passport (Required).
• Valid MFT license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science (Required).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Quarterly Bonus
• 40 hours paid sick time
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• Paid Pre-Employment Testing