Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - job 7 of 7

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at our Kirkland location, your responsibilities will include providing individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. You'll be expected to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans, conduct assessments, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. In addition, you may work with both adults and adolescents, focusing on a diverse range of mental health issues. Collaboration with other members of our clinician team is vital to ensuring comprehensive care for our clients.

To become a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) at our clinic in Kirkland, candidates must be fully licensed in Washington State. This includes having completed the necessary education, training, and internship hours required for licensure. Additionally, experience working with adult and/or child and adolescent populations, as well as proficiency in individual and couples therapy, is highly valued.

Our compensation package for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists ranges from $80,000 to $107,000, depending on productivity and experience. This W2 employed position also offers uncapped earning potential, along with a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, including a 401K with a 4% match, and options for CEUs. We strive to create a rewarding financial structure aimed at motivating our team.

Yes! We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we provide flexible scheduling options for our Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. You can choose part-time or full-time hours, and there is the option for a hybrid model that allows you to work both in-person and remotely. This flexibility helps accommodate your personal schedule, making it easier to thrive both personally and professionally.

At our clinic in Kirkland, we are committed to supporting our Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists in various ways. From providing continuing education opportunities to comprehensive benefits that include malpractice insurance, we strive to foster an environment of growth and well-being. Our beautifully designed office space and supportive team culture are also integral to helping our therapists succeed.

When answering this question, relate your personal experiences that inspired your career choice. Highlight moments or individuals that fueled your passion for therapy, emphasizing your dedication to helping others navigate their challenges.

Discuss your therapeutic techniques and any modalities you practice, such as CBT or Family Systems Therapy. It’s helpful to give examples of how you adapt your approach based on clients’ unique needs and situations.

You can explain your understanding of ethical standards and the importance of boundaries in therapy. Provide specific examples of how you've maintained these boundaries in past professional relationships to protect both the client and yourself.

Share specific experiences you’ve had with couple’s therapy. Detail the methods and strategies you used and highlight any positive outcomes that resulted from your work with couples. This showcases your hands-on experience in this area.

Discuss your strategies for engaging resistant clients, emphasizing empathy and active listening. Provide examples of when you successfully managed challenging behavior and helped clients progress in their therapy journey.

Self-care is essential for therapists; mention specific activities you engage in, such as mindfulness, exercise, or hobbies. Emphasize how these practices help you recharge and maintain your effectiveness in your therapeutic practice.

Explain your collaborative approach to developing treatment plans with clients. Outline how you incorporate client goals, preferences, and clinical assessments into creating effective strategies that promote positive outcomes.

When discussing a challenging case, focus on the complexities involved and your holistic approach to addressing the issues. Highlight teamwork, supervision, consultation, or new techniques you explored that ultimately led to a resolution.

Describe any assessment tools or techniques you utilize to monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. This demonstrates your commitment to providing effective and measurable therapy.

Reflect on what attracted you to this specific clinic and its values. Discuss alignment with your personal and professional goals, office culture, and the client population, emphasizing how you see yourself contributing positively to the team.