Job Description
**Overview**
Founded in 1951 Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care outpatient services and emergency services including Speciality Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high-quality medical care in a rural community.
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**Responsibilities**
The Marriage and Family Counselor provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families within a rural health clinic setting. The counselor will work closely with patients to address emotional, psychological, and relational challenges, providing evidence-based therapy to improve mental health, communication, and overall well-being. This position will promote mental health awareness and support in the community, particularly in rural areas where access to counseling services may be limited.
+ Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to patients, including those dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief, and life transitions.
+ Conduct thorough assessments of patient needs, including mental health history, family dynamics, and personal goals.Develop personalized treatment plans and goals based on clinical assessments and patient input.
+ Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems therapy) to support clients in achieving treatment goals.
+ Provide crisis intervention when needed and make appropriate referrals for higher levels of care if necessary.
+ Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care providers, psychiatrists, and social workers, to coordinate care for patients.
+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and session documentation, in accordance with clinic policies and confidentiality requirements.
+ Educate patients and families about mental health, coping strategies, and resources available within the community.
+ Participate in ongoing professional development, including staying current with best practices and relevant research in marriage and family therapy.
+ Support the clinic's mission by actively participating in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
+ Adoption Assistance
+ Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
+ Retirement Programs
+ Wellness Programs
**Qualifications**
**Experience and Education:**
+ Master's or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
+ CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
+ Previous experience providing therapy in a clinical setting
+ Knowledge of rural health challenges and cultural considerations related to providing therapy in a rural setting.
+ Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with patients and their families.
+ Compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy.
+ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
+ Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and ability to maintain accurate patient documentation.
+ Willingness to work in a rural, community-focused healthcare setting, serving diverse patient populations, including low-income individuals, families with deep generational roots in the area, and other underserved communities.
**Pay Range**
$34.50 - $43.62 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Tags
Flexible hours,
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