Summary:
The Associate position serves as an on-the-job clinical experience, under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Reports to Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, psychology/counseling with an emphasis on marriage & family therapy or related field; pursuing licensure as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) or professional clinical counselor (PCC); experience working with adults, adolescents and children with addiction issues; ability to work well as a member of a multidisciplinary team; familiarity with charting and record keeping; current malpractice insurance ($1,000,000/3,000,000 coverage); valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurance coverage; current CPR and First Aid certificates. Professional appearance and pleasant mannerism. Must pass criminal background check.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with agency clients; their children; and family members, as needed.
- Maintain all charting and other records as required by IVRS, County, State and all other pertinent local agencies
- Assess and evaluate adults and their children according to DSM 5 and ASAM criteria. Refer for additional or ancillary services as clinically appropriate.
- Diagnose according to the DSM 5 and develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans addressing issues presented by clients and their children.
- Conduct lethality assessments and mental status exams with adult male and female participants in the agency’s batterers’ treatment program.
- Communicate client progress with third-party monitors (CPS social workers, probation and parole officers, family members, etc.) in accordance with federal guidelines on client confidentiality.
- Provide feedback and input to program staff regarding recommendations for improving treatment and service delivery for program participants.
- Participate in other agency programs as necessary (e.g., Family Support Group, Parenting Group, Batterers’ Treatment Group, etc.).
- Adhere to agency guidelines and protocols for dealing with clients and their family members.
- Meet weekly for a minimum of one hour of individual supervision and two hours group supervision with the clinical supervisor/director.
- Provide supervisor with all necessary forms and paperwork required for adequate supervision.
- Keep supervisor informed regarding any clinical concerns regarding agency clients.
- Adhere to professional standards and codes of conduct as established for the practice of Marriage & Family Therapy by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT), and Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
- Work cooperatively with treatment program staff.
- All other duties as assigned either by agency management or educational institution.
- Maintain compassion, empathy, and professionalism toward clients; their family members and/or significant others at all times.
- Attend all required agency staff and training meetings.
- Maintain a positive and supportive attitude
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Adhere to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
- Ensure the highest level of service is provided to the people we serve.
- Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with federal guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.
- Adhere to staff Codes of Ethics and Conduct.
- Adhere to policies and procedures set forth for agency.
- Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by IVRS.
- Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards governing all services provided by IVRS.
Essential Job Functions:
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.
- Must be able to prepare correspondence.
- Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
- Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24.00 /hour
Experience:
- Addiction Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
License:
- Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (Preferred)
- Associate MFT/ Associate PCC/ Associate SW (Required)
- Associate MFT/SW/PCC (Required)
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