Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Community Options, Inc.•Rockville, MD

2d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full-Time Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Rockville, MD. The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist uses best practice within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Requirements

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited program
Must be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenge
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Nice To Haves

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Provide treatment and support to youth with a range of mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs
Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities
Assess and plan for the social requirements of youth and families
Develop social service programs and resources
Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies, and services to staff
Comply with CRMC policies
Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned