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DETAILSStart dates: 5/20, 6/3Duration: 26 week contractSchedule: 5x8s Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm or 4x10s Mon-Thur/Tue-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm REQUIREMENTSBLS from American Heart Association12 months of any LPT experienceCA LMFT License The Marriage and Family Counselor provides professionalcounseling services designed in assisting participants in behavior change tomaintain a healthy lifestyle and quality of life through individual and grouptherapy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides professional counseling services topatients/clients and their families
May counsel and teach behavior change, stress management,and other program classes, which assist the participants in achievingprescribed objectives
Administers, interprets, and assesses the results of relatedprogram-administered assessment tests
Assists with the development of mind/body programming intowellness programs, i.e. cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, weight management
Provides education to patients and families related toissues that impact patient/client care
Conducts lectures and participates in community outreachactivities
Identifies concerns and makes referrals to other specialistswhen needed
Provides guidance and coaching to staff members working withclients as needed
Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies andprocedures
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work orrelated field preferred
Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work,Family Therapy preferred
Licensed as a Professional Counselor, Marriage and FamilyTherapist (LMFT) as required by state regulations and/or contractspecifications
One (1) year of experience in counseling preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
