Marriage & Family Therapist

Adventist Health

  • Vallejo, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults. We also provide partial hospitalization programs for adults. Our extensive range of treatment programs are designed to foster empowerment, connection and a meaningful life. Vallejo offers one of the most versatile locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Vallejo's proximity to San Francisco and Oakland's vibrant art, food and sports entertainment venues is unparalleled. Vallejo's historic downtown, waterfront and ease of access to the world-class Napa Valley provide many local opportunities for exploring.Job Summary:Provides family and individual mental health counseling/therapy. Provides treatment for mental disorders and psychological conflicts. Helps families resolve emotional, mental and psychological conflicts.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
  • Master's Degree: Preferred
  • Postgraduate experience in acute inpatient or outpatient mental health services, with specific experience in group process and individual counseling: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Psychologist (PhD) licensure in state of practice: Required
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Psychologist (PSYCH): Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Department Specific License/Certifications:
  • Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required
Essential Functions:
  • Meets with entire families and/or individually with family members to assist them with functioning more effectively.
  • Counsels families and individuals regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan.
  • Interviews family members to obtain information concerning social history, treatment and other pertinent information. Educates patients and their families about mental illness, treatment plans and resources.
  • Facilitates regular multidisciplinary review meetings for the purpose of planning care and assessing the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, group therapy processes and program components. Discusses progress toward goals such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, and other related problems.
  • Completes and maintains individual and group counseling notes and documentation.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.About Us: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Adventist Health