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Full Heart Family Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist

Full Heart Family Therapy, Ankeny, Iowa, United States, 50015


Description

Are you committed to providing high-quality care to couples and families seeking solutions to their relationship issues? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for a marriage and family therapist who can provide our patients with long-term strategies to improve their relationships. You'll provide patients with crisis intervention, diagnose psychological problems, identify problematic patterns that need to be modified, help strengthen their communication, and address dysfunctional behaviors. If you have 1-3 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and are currently licensed as an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist), please apply now!

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans for clients• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to clients with a variety of behavioral health concerns• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment goals and interventions• Collect and analyze data to monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed• Utilize evidence-based practices in clinical counseling and therapy techniques• Work with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with special education needs• Provide behavioral therapy and interventions to promote positive behavior change• Conduct research and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of mental health counseling• Collaborate with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to pediatric clients• Maintain accurate, thoroughly documented patient records with a quality of documentation that meets facility and licensing standards• Attend and participate in weekly scheduled Clinical Team meetings and collaborate with community agencies• Engage in planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic treatment programs for each patient• Provide mental health services to families, couples, individuals, and children utilizing solution-focused therapy strategies for improving relationships• Conduct intake and needs assessment of individuals, significant others, and family members by testing, interviewing, observing, and holding discussion sessions

Qualifications

Experience:

• Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or a related field• State licensure or certification as a Clinical Therapist• Experience working with couples and families is strongly preferred• Strong understanding of family systems techniques and interventions• Experience with addictions and/or trauma-informed care a plus• Requires CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skills• Current and unrestricted state license as an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) or equivalent• This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a bachelor's degree in a field such as counseling or social work; we prefer a master's degree• Must have 1-3 years of marriage and family therapy experience in a clinical setting