MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Avenal State Prison (ASP)

State of California; Corcoran (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services in Avenal is seeking a Marriage and Family Therapist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems at Avenal State Prison. The MFT will refer incarcerated patients to other licensed health care professionals as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in MFT and a valid California LMFT license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited program meeting Business and Professional Code 4980.36.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within marriage, couples and family systems.
• Refer incarcerated patients to other licensed health care professionals per standardized procedures.

Skills

Marriage & Family Therapy

Couples therapy

Family systems therapy

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Avenal State Prison (ASP)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-464422

Salary: $7,896.00 - $10,076.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Contract: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time. Telework: In Office. Work Location: Kings County. Facility: Avenal State Prison. # of Positions: Multiple. Final Filing Date: Until Filled.

Job Description and Duties

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.

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

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements: This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

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, rehabilitive, 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/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 the community.

Benefit Information

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov . This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

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.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Connor French
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information #1

• PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
• All methods of appointment may be considered.
• CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.
• Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.
• PLEASE NOTE : Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.
• All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.
• Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.
• If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
• VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.
• This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Marriage and Family Therapist, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Marriage and Family Therapist examination.