POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of case management services and counseling, and the facilitation of support groups for clients with health-related or substance issues. The licensed Clinical reports to the Chief officer of Behavioral Health

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree or Doctorate degree in a relevant field
• One year of post-casework experience in behavioral or SUD healthcare
• Possession of a valid California clinical license
• Experience with crisis intervention services and use of case management techniques
• Public speaking ability
• Experience counseling individuals and families
• Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation
• Preference, but not required for individuals with the ability to communicate in Spanish and English; verbal and written

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Conducts comprehensive intake interviews including medical and psychosocial assessment and development of treatment plans for clients in assigned service areas
• Provides counseling and case management services for individuals and families including clients with substance abuse and mental health problems
• Monitors client needs and service provision and conducts follow-up as needed
• Develops and maintains linkages with other health and social service agencies
• Develops and facilitates support groups for men, women, teens, parents, and/or school-aged children
• Conducts and/or participates in assigned family unity meetings and workshops
• Provides client advocacy activities including coordination of services for medical and dental care, emotional and practical support, public assistance, community services, and mental health services
• Maintains client documentation in compliance with agency protocols
• Participates in case of conference activities to coordinate care for clients
• Prepares written reports as assigned by supervisor
• Assists with the preparation of reports to funded sources as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of social work and counseling techniques
• Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies
• Knowledge of group dynamics
• Knowledge of office management principles and practices
• Skill in counseling

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in interviewing and communicating to elicit information and cooperation from patients
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill in facilitating support groups
• Ability to write reports, correctly reflect intervention, and document progress

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
2. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information; collect, compile, and prepare work documents; and set up and maintain work files.
3. Must be able to lift to 45 pounds, retrieve and place materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves, standing, walking, carrying, grasping, hearing, seeing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and reaching.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public. Some extended workdays and weekends may be required. Work may be stressful at times. May require contact with individuals with communicable diseases. May encounter individuals who are violent, abusive, and/or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMCs policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors except where otherwise provided by law.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholders responsibility.