Licensed Marriage Family Therapist; LMFT

Ava Med Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Susanville, CA.

40 Hours per week

Location:

Susanville, CA

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm
Rate: $78/hr ($3,120/week)
Status:
Independent Contractor 1099

Must have a license from the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

The temporary/relief MFT shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a MFT in accordance with institution/facility policies and procedures. Under the direction/supervision of the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker or designee, MFT’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• a. Conduct assessments, and provides clinical treatment interventions such as brief counseling, group therapy, and individual counseling.
• b. Consults and collaborates with other disciplines for the care and treatment of patients and participates in interdisciplinary care planning and coordination.
• c. Performs assessments that assist with and facilitates transitional care planning and coordination that links patients with community resources and services as they release.
• d. Conducts assessments to determine appropriate level of intervention, education, and counseling services within the context of marriage, couples and family systems as well as individual biopsychosocial dimensions with specific solution-focused, attainable therapeutic goals.
• e. Conducts Cognitive Behavior Therapy for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), either in 1:1 and/or group settings to modify intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviors.
• f. Conducts assessments for patients preparing for release.
• g. Provides education and counseling services to individuals that encourage the development of life skills and strategies for coping and confronting issues related to SUD.
• h. Develops and/or contributes to treatment and care plans.
• i. Reviews patient files, gathers data, and completes reports and other required documentation.
• j. Makes recommendations to the care teams, effectively communicates, and collaborates with the patient and all disciplines involved in the care of the patients.
• k. Documents and evaluates patients’ progress with programming and facilitates discharges and transfers in coordination with other treatment and rehabilitative programs.
• l. Works with institutional rehabilitative partners and custody staff to assess patient’s participation and progress in services.
• m. Attends all case conferences, trainings, meetings and committees as directed, and performs other duties as required.

If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.