Remote Marriage and Family Therapist - Empowerment Wellness Center

Empowerment Wellness and Counseling Center is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our team in Chula Vista, California. This full-time, remote position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within one of the nation's leading community health systems. As an integral member of our multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care while working flexibly to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

Empowerment Wellness and Counseling Center is committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community. We focus on empowerment through a comprehensive approach that recognizes the unique challenges faced by individuals and families. Our collaborative environment promotes personal growth for both our clients and team members, emphasizing holistic health and well-being.

This position is offered in a remote setting, facilitating work-life balance and flexibility. You will be part of a supportive team focused on both adult and geriatric populations, with a vision to expand services to children and adolescents in the near future. The virtual nature of the role enables you to connect meaningfully while leveraging technology to enhance patient engagement and treatment outcomes.

In your role as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, you will undertake a variety of essential tasks, including:

• Performing comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and treatment goals.
• Coordinating care across a wide array of services and team members to ensure holistic treatment approaches.
• Consulting with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
• Providing individual, family, or group psychotherapeutic treatment while creating a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Maintaining open communication and liaison with community agencies to facilitate comprehensive support for clients.
• Documenting treatment plans and progress in compliance with established Medical Records policies to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Advocating for clients through disposition planning and resource allocation to enhance their overall well-being.

Our primary focus is on adult and geriatric populations, emphasizing outpatient services tailored to individual and family needs. As you step into this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the care of diverse populations, employing your skills in therapeutic communication and evidence-based practices to positively influence lives. Future expansion plans may include building programs for children and adolescents, which will further enrich our community service offerings.

To be considered for this position, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited institution.
• An active and unrestricted LMFT license in the state of California.
• Proficiency in theoretical and clinical models related to marriage and family therapy.
• Strong capabilities in rapport-building and establishing therapeutic alliances with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear clinical documentation and collaboration.
• Understanding and adherence to the ethics and scope of practice relevant to social work.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive mental status examinations and proactively recognize changes in clients' conditions.
• Familiarity with current community resources, including mental health services, educational supports, and vocational training options.

While specific qualifications are essential, we…