Job Title: MFT Associate
Location: Elementary School/Older Adult Collaborative
Reports to: Director of Counseling and Behavioral Health
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part Time 10 to 12 hours per week through the end of August; then 26 to 28
hours per week beginning September 2024
Wage: $21.00 per hour
Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Counseling and Behavioral Health at West County Community Services (WCCS) and within the limits of the organization’s programs, policies, procedures and budget, the Associate MFT provides therapy services for students and older adults. The total number of hours scheduled weekly includes one to two hours of supervision per week and travel time.
Essential Functions
Meet with students to identify emotional and relational struggles
Maintain client records in a timely and accurate manner, including assessment and treatment planning information,
progress notes, and case summaries
Ensure all legal and ethical requirements of the practice of Marriage and
Family Therapy or Clinical Social Work are met
Provide weekly in-home therapy to senior clients throughout Sonoma County as assigned
Maintain client records in a timely and accurate manner, including assessment and treatment planning information,
progress notes, and case summaries. File all adjunctive paperwork appropriately.
Attend Individual Supervision and Group Supervision as scheduled and actively engage in the supervisory process.
Inform the Director of Counseling and Behavioral Health, Clinical Supervisor, and School Principal of significant
client case related issues in a timely fashion
Complete and submit all administrative paperwork in a timely fashion, including Data Sheets, Activity Logs, Time
sheets, and Mileage.
Maintain appropriate liaison with professional personnel within and outside of West County Community Services
Duties and Responsibilities
File all adjunctive paperwork appropriately
Maintain an appreciation for and adherence to the professional role of therapist, including attention to legal and
ethical obligations such as (but not limited to) maintaining confidentiality, regular scheduling of appointments,
preparing clients for interruptions/changes in treatment, beginning and ending appointments on time, returning
phone calls promptly
Maintain a spirit of cooperation with all staff to advance the goals of the organization and provide high quality
service
Other duties as assigned by Principal and the Program Director
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling or psychology; Interns may be considered
Current registration or license with California BBS
Knowledge and /or experience of clinical issues related to child and adolescent populations preferred
Demonstrate ability to work independently and cooperatively with others, and to work creatively with limited resources
The capacity to understand one’s own psychological issues, and the ability to prevent them from interfering with the practice of psychotherapy
The ability to recognize and reflect upon countertransference issues
Psychological-mindedness, the ability to hypothesize about the underlying meaning of behavior and communication
The ability to generate and develop, with the client, an attitude of mutual curiosity about the client’s patterns and
difficulties, as well as about phenomena which occur within the therapeutic relationship
Display a professional demeanor
Promote a cohesive, team-oriented environment
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of personnel and clients in a diverse community
The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Americans with Disabilities Act
WCCS has pledged to ensure that employees and applicants have equal access to job opportunities, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or perceived disability, and will have the same opportunity for employment, promotions, and transfers as those individuals who do not have disabilities. WCCS complies with requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act, including the Amendments Act.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Move, traverse – regularly moves about the school property and beyond to communicate and interact with clients and staff
Communicate, exchange Information - must successfully partner with WCCS management and staff via phone, text, and/or email
Detect, identify – frequently reviews and researches program related topics via websites, blogs, and social media
Strength – will occasionally move and/or rearrange items, up to 20 pounds
Stationary position – must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
Operate, draft/write, compile – consistently uses a computer and cell phone to communicate and enter data
West County Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. Our agency values diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected.
