License Marriage and Family Therapist

Job Description

About us:

**About United Healthcare System**

Welcome to United Healthcare System, where excellence in healthcare meets a commitment to compassionate and personalized patient care. At United Healthcare System, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of our patients and staff. As a leading healthcare organization, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services across diverse communities.

**Mission:**

Our mission at United Healthcare System is to deliver exceptional and comprehensive healthcare services that prioritize the unique needs of each individual. We strive to contribute to the health and well-being of the communities we serve, guided by principles of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

**Core Values:**

1. **Patient-Centered Care:** We prioritize the health and satisfaction of our patients, tailoring our services to address their individual needs.

2. **Innovation:** We embrace innovation in healthcare, staying at the forefront of industry advancements to provide the best possible care to our patients.

3. **Collaboration:** We believe in the power of collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with our healthcare teams and the communities we serve.

**Career Opportunities:**

At United Healthcare System, we recognize that our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our staff. We offer exciting career opportunities for passionate and qualified individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Join us on our journey to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you are seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth, explore our current job openings and consider joining United Healthcare System.

*United Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. *

Job Title: LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT)

Location: Lancaster, CA, 93536

Company: United Healthcare System

Job Type: 6-month Contract

Job Description:

United Healthcare System is seeking a highly qualified LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) to join our dynamic team in Lancaster, CA, 93536. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the health and well-being of employees within various occupational settings. If you are a skilled LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) with a passion for occupational health and safety, we invite you to apply.

Role and responsibilities:

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.

Licensing Requirements:

• Prior to providing services as outlined in this Agreement, Contractor shall:

  a. Ensure that each temporary relief MFT shall possess and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, a current and valid MFT license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science in order to perform services in the State of California.

  b. Provider shall comply with all federal, State, and local requirements including the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 79543.

  a. Vendor shall provide copies of any required licenses, permits, registrations, and/or certifications for each MFT to to Management Solution to be uploaded and maintained in the web-based system throughout the term of this Agreement. Vendor shall ensure that all required licenses, permits, registrations, certifications, and any other requirements outlined herein are current and in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement.

  b. In the event the required licenses, permits, registrations, and/or certifications are to expire, Vendor shall provide current/renewed registrations, licenses, permits and/or certifications to Management Solution not less thirty (30) calendar days prior to their expiration. If, during the course of this Agreement, any of the licenses and/or requirements are found to be inactive or not in compliance, CDCR/CCHCS may withhold payment for services rendered during the expiration period and/or immediately terminate this Agreement.

  c. Vendor shall verify through the appropriate licensing boards that no current or unresolved adverse actions have been taken by the State licensing authorities against any MFT assigned to CDCR/CCHCS, and that all licenses are active and void of misconduct. CDCR/CCHCS may, at its discretion, verify the current status of certification for any MFT assigned.

Education:

• Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school for Marriage and Family Therapy, that meets the requirements stipulated in Business and Professional Code.

  Benefits

  ⦁    Competitive salary

  ⦁    Comprehensive health and dental insurance

  ⦁    Retirement savings plan

  ⦁    Continuing education opportunities

  ⦁    Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth

  ⦁    Dental insurance

  ⦁    Health insurance

  ⦁    Paid time off

  ⦁    Vision insurance

United Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $62 per hour

Shift: Mon.-Fri.; 7:30am-4pm

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