Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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Job Description
Overview
Founded in 1951 Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care outpatient services and emergency services including Speciality Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high-quality medical care in a rural community.
Responsibilities
The Marriage and Family Counselor provides therapeutic services to individuals couples and families within a rural health clinic setting. The counselor will work closely with patients to address emotional psychological and relational challenges providing evidence-based therapy to improve mental health communication and overall well-being. This position will promote mental health awareness and support in the community particularly in rural areas where access to counseling services may be limited.
- Provide individual couples and family therapy to patients including those dealing with issues such as anxiety depression trauma relationship problems grief and life transitions.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patient needs including mental health history family dynamics and personal goals.
Develop personalized treatment plans and goals based on clinical assessments and patient input. - Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy solution-focused therapy family systems therapy) to support clients in achieving treatment goals.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed and make appropriate referrals for higher levels of care if necessary.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals including primary care providers psychiatrists and social workers to coordinate care for patients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records including progress notes treatment plans and session documentation in accordance with clinic policies and confidentiality requirements.
- Educate patients and families about mental health coping strategies and resources available within the community.
- Participate in ongoing professional development including staying current with best practices and relevant research in marriage and family therapy.
- Support the clinics mission by actively participating in team meetings case conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Free Premium Membership to with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Experience and Education:
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Previous experience providing therapy in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of rural health challenges and cultural considerations related to providing therapy in a rural setting.
- Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with patients and their families.
- Compassionate empathetic and nonjudgmental approach to therapy.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and ability to maintain accurate patient documentation.
- Willingness to work in a rural community-focused healthcare setting serving diverse patient populations including low-income individuals families with deep generational roots in the area and other underserved communities.
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