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Example family therapist requirements on a job description

Family therapist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in family therapist job postings.
Sample family therapist requirements
  • Master's Degree in Psychology or Counseling
  • Certification in Family Therapy or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Licensure in applicable state
  • Previous experience in a related role
  • Knowledge of therapeutic modalities
Sample required family therapist soft skills
  • Excellent active listening skills
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Patience, empathy and flexibility
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Family therapist job description example 1

Community Mental Health Center family therapist job description

***Must be vaccinated for COVID-19

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $4,000.00 STAY BONUS FOR 1 YEAR OF SERVICE

**This position will follow a school calendar schedule and has the option to be off during the summer.

Our Company: Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is a provider of comprehensive mental health services, offering inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and community-based programs to individuals and families in Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties in Southeastern Indiana. CMHC offers a full continuum of care to individuals and families of all ages. CMHC follows the recovery model which emphasizes and supports each individual's potential for recovery. Recovery is seen as a personal journey that utilizes supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, and coping skills.

Position Responsibilities: The Therapist will provide assessment, therapy, consultation, skills training, care coordination, and case management services, to youth ages 0-26 and their families enrolled in an Intensive Family Services Program. This service is offered mostly in a school setting but could take place in other settings, such as home, community, or clinic.

Qualifications: Master’s degree that is license eligible in social work or related discipline is required with two years’ experience preferred. Must have relevant credentials to qualify for clinical privileges as either a supervisee or independent practitioner for general privileges and specialized privileges as required by the program to which the position is assigned.

Why You Should Apply?

  • Excellent Health Benefits
  • Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO Plan
  • Paid Holidays (8 days)
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Reimbursement of License and exam

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Family therapist job description example 2

Magellan Health family therapist job description

Master's Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.

Valid unrestricted counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.

For assignments in the 50 states, counselors shall be licensed or certified in the state in which the client is receiving services.

A minimum one year of post licensure counseling experience.

Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions. May require travel to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments. Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site specific requirements to work at designated locations. For example, for some assignments, counselors will need to have certain immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.

Ability to prove US Citizenship and must speak fluent English.

Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.

Some units require a secret level clearance in addition to the previously stated requirements.

Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR, all contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license. As a condition for employment under this contract, contractor personnel may be required to pass all tests for and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator's permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.

General Job Information

Title

Military and Family Life Embedded Adult Therapist

Grade

MFLC Tier 2

Work Experience - Required

Clinical

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Masters - Behavioral Health, Masters - Social Work

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

Current licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician - Care Mgmt

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $59,922

Salary Maximum: $100,280

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

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Family therapist job description example 3

Merakey family therapist job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Family Based Therapist (FBT)to join our team at our program in the Bucks County, PA.
Earn $26.01/hour

A Family Based Therapist (FBT) works as one half of a team which provides treatment services to families, including therapy and counseling to a child and family. The FBT helps with skills training and education designed to enable families to care for their children with mental health needs at home. The FBT works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the children and families on their assigned caseload. The FBT travels to client homes, other agencies, and community locations for the purpose of arranging and providing community and home-based services for children, adolescents, and families.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, work/life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers


ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

* Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field or a Master's with a minimum of 12 graduate level credit hours in therapy and/or counseling.
* Two years of experience with children and adolescents providing mental health or community services is also required.
* A valid Pennsylvania Driver's license and access to reliable transportation is a requirement.
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree, and state completed OMH certification may be considered for the position.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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