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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist The Mountford Marriage and Family Therapy Group Santa Barbara, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $35 - $40 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with couples Couples therapy Computer operation Electronic health records (EHR) management Computer literacy Intake Licensed Clinical Social Worker Care documentation Master's degree Emotional support for patients Experience working with children Experience working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Working with families Computer skills Managing patient records Child & youth therapy Experience working with families with children Child counseling Experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders Cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic mental health team as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a supportive environment that values growth, innovation, and client-centered approaches. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality psychotherapy services across diverse settings, including telehealth and community-based programs, ensuring clients receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive. Responsibilities Exercise sound clinical and professional judgment. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in face-to-face interactions as well as on social media. Help to maintain the safety, comfort, and appearance of your office, break room, and waiting room. Schedule and hold 45-60 minute sessions with individuals, couples, and families to improve mental health. Help clients to define and work on their goals for therapy. Promptly communicate back with and schedule client referrals, promptly communicate with staff and supervisor, promptly communicate back with community and referral sources. Complete intake assessments and complete progress notes for every session billed. Effectively create and carry out treatment plans using evidence-based practices. Attend staff meetings and supervision meetings, present cases, give feedback to other clinicians, and assist in emotionally supporting other clinicians. Complete invoices, bill payments and progress notes within 24 hours of time of service. Complete timesheet daily reflecting billable hours worked. Maintain client's charts and keep complete and correct documentation. Complete discharge summaries as needed for each client. Notify The Mountford Marriage and Family Therapy Group, Corp within 24 hours if you: 1. Learn of your client's intent to do harm to self or others; or Tarasoff 2. Receive a subpoena in relation to your work as a therapist regarding a client obtained via The Mountford Marriage and Family Therapy Group, Corp or counseling services performed at The Mountford Marriage and Family Therapy Group, Corp's facilities or 3. Files a child or adult protective services report. Seek assistance from supervisors, other treatment providers, colleagues, CAMFT, or lawyers when needed. Qualifications Ability to empathize with clients. Master's Degree in Professional Counseling or related field and licensed or pre-licensed in the state of California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, PhD, Associate MFT, Associate PCC, etc.). Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.) Maintain licensure requirements and completed continuing education as stated in the BBS Statutes and Regulations. Clinical experience with children, teens, adults and/or families with mental health issues (trauma, anxiety, depression, family issues, couples' issues, parenting, etc.) Knowledge of strategies for examining, applying and evaluating various techniques from cognitive-behavioral, child/adult attachment, play therapy, family systems, etc. Maintain current malpractice insurance coverage, at a minimum of individual at 1 million and total yearly for 3 million Provide The Mountford Marriage and Family Therapy Group Corp with copies of the following: current and valid California professional license, certifications, diplomas, malpractice insurance, up to date resume reflecting employment at The Mountford Marriage and Family Therapy Group Corp. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional development while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person