Licensed MFT – Custody Health Services

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

County of Santa Clara seeks a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist II (or equivalent) to provide counseling, psychotherapy, and case management at CHS facilities. The role involves collaboration with mental health teams and community agencies, with opportunities for group therapy and education sessions.

Selected candidates must obtain and maintain California licensure, and may be required to work in a correctional facility, including background checks and defensive training where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist or LPCC per California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience in counseling and psychotherapy within clinical settings is required.
• Ability to travel and pass background checks for security clearance is implied for correctional facility work.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive counseling, psychotherapy, and case management with patients and families.
• Participate in evaluation of problems and development of treatment plans.
• May participate in group therapy programs.
• Collaborate with staff and community agencies to implement treatment plans.
• Engage in psychotherapy and case management with psychiatric staff teams.
• Explain social and emotional factors to clients, relatives, and groups; conduct educational sessions as appropriate.

Skills

Counseling

Psychotherapy

Case management

Team coordination

Bilingual

Education

Licensed MFT or LPCC

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

County of Santa Clara seeks a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist II (or equivalent) to provide counseling, psychotherapy, and case management at CHS facilities. The role involves collaboration with mental health teams and community agencies, with opportunities for group therapy and education sessions.

Selected candidates must obtain and maintain California licensure, and may be required to work in a correctional facility, including background checks and defensive training where applicable.