A Marriage and Family Therapist helps individuals, couples and families experiencing conflict and challenges. The individuals cannot resolve their issues themselves and hope professional help can improve the situation so that everyone can have a better relationship. An individual might seek the help of an MFT to work on their own mental health issues or feelings toward themselves. When treating an individual patient, the MFT will focus on how the issues being discussed impact the individual’s relationships. Alternatively, couples or families work with a Marriage and Family Therapist when dealing with interpersonal conflict or mental health issues causing problems in relationship dynamics.
Wat doet een Marriage and Family Therapist?
A Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is a licensed and trained mental health professional specializing in psychotherapy and family dynamics. Their primary duties are to help individuals, couples and family members work through interpersonal conflicts, diagnose and treat patients’ mental health conditions and upkeep client notes.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Marriage and Family Therapist moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Marriage and Family Therapist moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Taking sessions with clients
Diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
Maintaining detailed client records
Creating and executing treatment plans
Helping clients set goals and, ideally, see progress
In some situations, consulting other therapists for guidance or advice on cases
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Marriage and Family Therapist zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Communication skills (listening and responding to clients)
Organization (to maintain client records and deal with insurance claims)
Empathy and compassion
Interpersonal skills
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Marriage and Family Therapist, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
