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Channel Islands Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Center
Associate Therapist AMFT
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What they do
A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
$65,156 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Our Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Center is looking for an AMFT to work with Adolescents and Young Adults. Attain your hours toward a License and get paid Channel Islands Mental Health is dedicated to develop functional skills and education to adolescents and young adults helping to navigate and promote health and mental well being. Channel Islands MH is a comprehensive program that integrates the latest research and evidenced-based, solution-focused treatment in a secure and supportive environment.
Reports to:
Clinical DirectorDUTY STATEMENT
The Therapist provides advanced clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Channel Islands Mental Health Standards of Care. The primary purpose is to provide individual counseling/therapy services to persons participating in the mental health outpatient program to process mental health problems and develop skills and tools to better mental health. This role integrates mental health treatment along with education. The Therapist participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team, providing mental health treatment and services to clients, including assessment and diagnosis, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing care planning.RESPONSIBILITIES
Meeting with Individual Clients, Customer Focus Creating an Individualized Treatment Plan Conducts Weekly Individual and/or Family Counseling Sessions Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork Exemplifies Courage and Commitment Adaptability and Learning Agility Facilitates DBT GroupKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Active listening- giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking
- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Critical Thinking
- using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in Counseling or Psychology Attaining a CA licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC One or more years of providing therapy in a mental health treatment environment. Job Type•Part Time Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00- $50.