Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Position ID: S41-1533
Type: Employment, PT/FT
Benefits: Yes
Location: Remote
Days: M-F
Hours: TBD
Rate: DOE, Education, License/Certification

Mission Statement

The mission of Mental Health and Recovery Counseling Education and Training (MHRCET) is to provide access to quality mental health and recovery services in a comprehensive and culturally respectful manner to individuals and families. MHRCET is dedicated to improving the quality of every individual by focusing on the primary goals and objectives:

• Improving population health
• Enhancing mental health awareness
• Addressing and reducing mental health stigma
• Improving the patient experience

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our team. This role is responsible for providing outpatient services to individuals and groups via telehealth.

If you are mission driven, kind, helpful, compassionate, and genuinely care about the well-being of others we need a person like you to join our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree as a LMFT

Education:

• Must have a current unrestricted CA state License

Experience

• Facilitating 5+ client sessions per week
• Assisting with treatment plans
• Guiding clients through transitional crises

Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to)

• Perform quality therapeutic services to clients, and in accordance with organization policies
• Completing required entries in EHR system
• Provide services in a professional manner
• Attend collaboration meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Knowledgeable of organization’s policies, practices, operating rules, and expectations of employees
• Must adhere to high standards regarding ethics and confidentiality as provided by the State Board
• Provides input and adheres to organizational methodologies
• Evaluates clients physical or mental condition based on review of information
• Counsels family members to assist in understanding and supporting clients

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge, ability, and willingness to learn about various ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrates knowledge of reporting laws and all legal aspects of care applicable to specific populations
• Adheres to professional ethics, practice, and values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• May assist in the interview process of potential staff
• Organized with time management skills
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Works well independently or in a team setting
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Establish a rapport and understanding of each client/client situation
• Develop therapies within ethical guidelines and legal standards
• Relevant skills in exercising initiative, good judgment and sound decision-making
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Operational Must-Haves

• Ethics and Professionalism – Treats people with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Patient Service – Patient service skills exhibited in excellent manner
• Cost and Time Consciousness – Must know how to manage time and prioritize activities
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures established by MHRCET
• Safety, Confidentiality and Security – Observes data safety and security procedures
• Maintains a secure and trusting environment as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Compensation/Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO), such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
• Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)

Position Type/Work Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 40 hour/week position, requiring occasional evening and weekend work and the ability to be flexible and responsive to emergent needs of MHRCET.

MHRCET strives to deliver services and support necessary to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and adults with mental illness.

Applicants must have voice and video capabilities in order to conduct and follow-up with interviews.

Personal qualities include being dynamic, energetic, collaborative, and a team leader focused on being a steward for the organization.

NOTICE: Skillset, attendance, availability, and work ethics are primary placement factors at the discretion of the organization.

“Our vision is to improve the lives of those living with
mental illness and provide emotional wellness for families.”