Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

The LMFT 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, LMFT’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 . 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. 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. j. Reviews  patient  files,  gathers  data,  and  completes  reports  and  other  required documentation. 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.