Full-time Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Needed at Resilience Mental Health in Bakersfield, CA

We are looking for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our team and counsel individuals, couples, and families at our medical facility.

Your responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, leading sessions with individuals and couples, and referring clients to specialists as needed.

Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to counsel them in treating various mental health disorders in order to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
• Mental Health Therapist responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, leading sessions with individuals and groups, and referring clients to specialists as needed
• Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to counsel them in treating various mental health disorders in order to lead a healthier lifestyle
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress

Requirements

• Valid license as LMFT
• Master's or doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Specialized training or experience in addiction counseling
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
• Strong therapeutic and counseling skills with the ability to motivate clients
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• $70,000 - $90,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.
• Full Benefits + Retirement
• New hire bonus
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week
• 401(k) with company match
• Pay on demand
• Mileage reimbursement
• Quarterly productivity bonuses
• Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

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