MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Avenal State Prison (ASP)

California Correctional Health Care Services; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist to join their Mental Health Services team. This role involves diagnosing and treating various mental health issues within a supportive environment, focusing on family systems and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a valid California license. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in a correctional setting, promoting their reintegration into society. Join a team dedicated to enhancing public safety and community support.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Possession of a valid license as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders.
• Refer patients to licensed health care professionals as needed.

Skills

Diagnosing mental disorders

Treating emotional disorders

Family therapy techniques

Knowledge of Business and Professions Code

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as

rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

This advertisement is for a Marriage and Family Therapist position(s) located at Avenal State Prison (ASP), in Avenal, CA, located in Kings County.

Please write the position number on your application: 026-220-0472-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Interested applicants must apply to this job advertisement. Interviews will be conducted in-person at the Fresno Regional Office, located at 1320 E. Shaw Ave, Building 150, Fresno, CA 93170, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Under the general direction of the Sr. Psychologist, Supv/Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), works in Mental Health Services. The MFT diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems, the scope of the applicable Business and Professions Code(s), and license. Incumbents shall refer incarcerated patients to other licensed health care professionals in accordance with standardized procedures.

M inimum Qualifications:

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 4980.36.

AND

Licensure: Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.