Job Description
AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Wasco, CA. Position Details:
20 Hours per week
Location: Wasco, CA
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am-5:00pm or 8:00am-6:00pm
Rate: $70/hr ($1,400/week)
Must have a license from the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Job Description:
The temporary/relief MFT 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, MFT’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 from CDCR.
d. 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 from CDCR.
g. 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. Reviews patient files, gathers data, and completes reports and other required
documentation.
j. 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.
If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relief, Immediate start, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,