Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Crisis Team

The Marriage and Family Counselor provides professional counseling services designed in assisting participants in behavior change to maintain a healthy lifestyle and quality of life through individual and group therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides professional counseling services to patients/clients and their families
• May counsel and teach behavior change, stress management, and other program classes, which assist the participants in achieving prescribed objectives
• Administers, interprets, and assesses the results of related program-administered assessment tests
• Assists with the development of mind/body programming into wellness programs, i.e. cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, weight management
• Provides education to patients and families related to issues that impact patient/client care
• Conducts lectures and participates in community outreach activities
• Identifies concerns and makes referrals to other specialists when needed
• Provides guidance and coaching to staff members working with clients as needed
• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work, Family Therapy preferred
• Licensed as a Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as required by state regulations and/or contract specifications
• One (1) year of experience in counseling preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age