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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing therapeutic services to couples and families, helping them navigate through various challenges and improve their relationships. As an LMFT, you will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, couple, and family therapy sessions. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to treatment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of family dynamics, and the ability to create a safe and supportive environment for clients. You will be expected to stay current with the latest research and best practices in the field, and to participate in ongoing professional development. This role requires a high level of empathy, patience, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion. If you are passionate about helping families and couples achieve healthier, more fulfilling relationships, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health and relationship issues.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, couple, and family therapy sessions.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
- Stay current with the latest research and best practices in the field.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Educate clients about mental health and relationship issues.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Advocate for clients' needs within the healthcare system.
- Provide referrals to other services and resources as needed.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for clients.
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards in all aspects of practice.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
- Manage a caseload of clients and ensure timely follow-up.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings.
- Provide supervision and mentorship to interns or junior therapists.
- Engage in community outreach and education efforts.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
- Current state licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing therapy to couples and families.
- Strong understanding of family systems and dynamics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a safe and supportive environment for clients.
- High level of empathy and patience.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Experience with crisis intervention and management.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.
- Experience with group therapy is a plus.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Ability to provide supervision and mentorship to interns or junior therapists.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with couples and families?
- How do you approach developing treatment plans for your clients?
- What therapeutic techniques do you find most effective in your practice?
- How do you handle situations where clients are in crisis?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging case you worked on and how you managed it?
- How do you stay current with the latest research and best practices in the field?
- What strategies do you use to create a safe and supportive environment for your clients?
- How do you manage your caseload and ensure timely follow-up with clients?
- Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with other healthcare professionals?
- What do you find most rewarding about being a Marriage and Family Therapist?