About this opportunity
Acadia Healthcare lists this Therapist 1 opportunity in forest knolls, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Marriage And Family Therapist (AMFT) Or Master Of Marriage And Family Therapy (MMFT)
Serenity Knolls, located in the San Geronimo Valley just 10 minutes west of Fairfax, is currently seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT), to join our dedicated team of therapists.
Our facility has a capacity of 42 beds and serves individuals aged 18 and older, including 6 beds designated for detox. As a 12-step based, social model residential treatment center, Serenity Knolls combines traditional social models of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and evidence-based practices. We invite qualified candidates to apply today.
Purpose Statement
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.
Compensation
Rate of pay: $32-$40 per hour
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Essential Functions
· Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
· Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
· Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
· Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
· Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
· Maintain a caseload as assigned.
· Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
· May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
· May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Other Functions
· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
· Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
· One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population required.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
· Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
· First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Worksite address
forest knolls, CA, 94933, US
Who can apply
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