Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Job at AvaMed Workforce, Bakersfield, CA

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  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Marriage and Family Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Tehachapi, CA.

Position Details:
40 Hours per week
Location: Tehachapi, CA
Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am-5:00pm  
(Willing to accept Tuesday-Friday, or Monday-Thursday)
(1 week of orientation required)
Rate: $63-$70/hr ($2,520-$2,800/week)
Status: Independent Contractor (W2/employee offered for a lower rate)

 

Must have a Marriage and Family Therapist license by the California State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Job Description:

The temporary/relief MFT shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a MFT in accordance with institution/facility policies and procedures. MFT’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following: 

a. Conduct assessments, and provide clinical treatment interventions such as brief counseling, group therapy, and individual counseling. 

b. Consults and collaborates with other disciplines for the care and treatment of patients and participates in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination. 

c. Performs assessments that assist with and facilitates transitional care planning and coordination that links patients with community resources and services as they release from CDCR. 

d. Conducts assessments to determine appropriate level of intervention, education, and counseling services within the context of marriage, couples and family systems as well as individual biopsychosocial dimensions with specific solution-focused, attainable therapeutic goals. 

e. Conducts Cognitive Behavior Therapy for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), either in 1:1 and/or group settings to modify intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviors. 

f. Conducts assessments for patients preparing for release from CDCR. 

g. Provides education and counseling services to individuals that encourage the development of life skills and strategies for coping and confronting issues related to SUD. 

h. Develops and/or contributes to treatment and care plans. 

i. Reviews patient files, gathers data, and completes reports and other required documentation.

j. Makes recommendations to the care teams, effectively communicates, and collaborates with the patient and all disciplines involved in the care of the patients. 

k. Documents and evaluates patients’ progress with programming and facilitates discharges and transfers in coordination with other treatment and rehabilitative programs. 

l. Works with institutional rehabilitative partners and custody staff to assess patient’s participation and progress in services. 

m. Attends all case conferences, trainings, meetings and committees as directed, and performs other duties as required.

 

If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Relief, Immediate start, Sunday,

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