Job Description

The Board registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) (California) will offer counseling and mental health services within the marital and family context. We specialize in maternal mental health and paternal mental health. The person in this position will need to be willing to work with individuals or couples with children between the ages of 0-7. Services may include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness and other psychological issues, as well as couples counseling. Services may be provided via telehealth, in-person at the office or in the field. This position primarily works with insurance-based clientele, commercial insurance and Medi-Cal.

The person in this position is part of a group practice based on Judeo-Christian principles and values, within a framework of culture and diversity. The person in this position is not required to be a Judeo-Christian but must demonstrate natural innate qualities which are in alignment with faith-based principals and standards which are kindness, fairness, truth and authenticity, dignity, respect). We serve clients from all walks of life and of various ethnic background and faith. We strive to build a diverse whom our clients can connect with from an experiential level.

Location:

· Must be able to work in-person and via telehealth from the comfort of your own home. This position is primarily in-person at our Sacramento office (95825 zip code). Do not apply if you are not from the Sacramento area.

· Flexible schedule

· Must reside in Northern California (Sacramento area)

Supervision Requirement:

· Weekly complimentary onsite supervision at no cost to the supervisee

· In the event there is an additional off-site supervisor, the onsite supervisor must be the primary supervisor throughout the course of employment.

· Adherence to supervision guideline set forth by state board or governing organization, as applicable.

· Registration with state and/or national association, and adherence to legal and ethical standards set forth by such associations.

Must be able to attend clinical supervision during the day time.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provides marital and family counseling including relationship, premarital, separation, divorce, and child counseling services.

· Provides individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy

· Provide training and psychoeducation within a workshop or conference setting.

· Gathers and analyzes information on family members through a variety of methods that may include observation, interviews, self-report inventories, group discussions, and/or formal assessments.

· Identifies problematic behavioral, communication, and relationship patterns.

· Collaborates with the family and/or individual family members to develop plans to positively manage and respond to issues; assists clients with replacing unhealthy or dysfunctional behaviors with healthy choices.

· Assists clients in developing new or strengthened communication skills and methods.

· Provides expert insight on how family dynamics affect psychological health.

· Diagnoses and applies appropriate treatments for psychological disorders.

· Identifies and provides appropriate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and/or the entire family.

· Collaborates with clients to develop post-treatment activity plans.

· Refers clients to specialists for further treatment as appropriate.

· Develops and maintains accurate records regarding case progress, evaluations, and any further treatment recommendations.

· Drafts necessary paperwork to be submitted to insurance companies.

· Maintains compliance with ethical codes and standards.

· Maintains compliance to Medicaid (Medical) and commercial insurance documentation standard.

· Contribute to company’s online presence in written, audio, or video format (i.e., blog, YouTube channel).

· Attend all staff and clinical meetings.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to provide services within a cultural framework

· Ability to work effectively with those who may identify as people of color, mixed race/multi-ethnic/multi-cultural, interfaith, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and/or any other religion.

· Ability and willingness to provide services within a spiritual and/or faith-based framework.

· Ability to connect with clients from shared personal life experience (i.e., mom/dad, husband/wife/partner, ethnic, culture, immigrant, or faith)

· Superior verbal and written communication skills.

· Compassionate and empathetic with a strong ability to establish and build trust.

· Excellent listening skills.

· Ability to remain calm and reassuring in tense situations and to de-escalate arguments.

· Thorough understanding of human behavior, various behavioral and affective disorders, and the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of these disorders.

· Organizational skills required to manage complex, deadline-driven paperwork including billing and insurance claims.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Proficient with Electronic Health Records, cloud-based system, and online work.

· Thorough understanding of applicable ethical codes and standards.

· Willingness to work within a setting where staff and clients may all have different religion, beliefs, values, and social lifestyle, regardless of the Judeo-Christian values of the owner.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

· Bilingual in Haitian Creole, French or Spanish

· Bilingual in any other languages

· Spiritually informed or spiritually discerned

Education and Experience:

· Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other mental health related field

· Current and active registration with the state board as an associate

· Minimum of 1 year experience including practicum

· Maintenance of malpractice insurance

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting, listening, and observing or working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

To apply, please click on the link below and then click on the correct position you are hiring for. The pre-interview questionnaire for each position via this link must be completed prior to an interview: https://jobs.gusto.com/boards/guillaume-marriage-and-family-counseling-of-california-p-c-7658260c-218c-4ed7-95cc-fa508f341d5d

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person

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