Marriage and Family Therapists
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
38 alternate job titles:
ABA Behavior Therapist (Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior Therapist)
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavior Specialist
Behavior Support Specialist
Behavior Technician (Behavior Tech)
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Health Clinician
Behavioral Specialist
Behavioral Therapist
Bilingual Clinician
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Child and Family Counselor
Child and Family Therapist
Clinical Therapist
Counselor
Couples Therapist
Couples' Therapist
Family Counselor
Family Service Counselor
Family Services Counselor
Family Therapist
Group Counselor
Human Relations Counselor
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Therapist
Marriage and Family Counselor
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
Marriage Counselor
Marriage Therapist
Military and Family Life Counselor
Outpatient Therapist
Play Therapist
Relationship Counselor
Telehealth Counselor
Therapist
Salary Information
Marriage and Family Therapists: $63,780 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues. | General |
| Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues. | General |
| Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families. | General |
| Collect information about clients. | General |
| Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress. | General |
| Refer clients to community or social service programs. | General |
| Help clients get needed services or resources. | General |
| Advise others on social or educational issues. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Maintain client records. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility. | Analysis |
| Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs. | Analysis |
| Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Analysis |
| Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress. | Communication |
| Present social services program information to the public. | Communication |
| Lead classes or community events. | Management |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
| Develop treatment plans for patients or clients. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Teams | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Advantage Software Psych Advantage | Medical software |
| American Medical Billing Software PMA | Medical software |
| Anasazi Software Client Data System | Medical software |
| Beaver Creek Software The THERAPIST | Medical software |
| Blueberry Harbor Software Clinical Record Keeper | Medical software |
| Care Paths eRecord | Medical software |
| Casamba Smart | Medical software |
| Cornucopia Software Practice MAGIC | Medical software |
| DocuTrac QuicDoc | Medical software |
| EZ2Bill Confidant | Medical software |
| EZClaim medical billing software | Medical software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing software |
| Hypertext preprocessor PHP | Web platform development software |
| Mdansby The PsychReport | Medical software |
| Netsmart Technologies Helper | Medical software |
| PM/2 Clinical Planner | Medical software |
| PracticePRO Software Systems QuickPractice | Medical software |
| Saner Software ShrinkRapt | Medical software |
| SumTime Software SumTime | Medical software |
| Synergistic Office Solutions SOS Case Manager | Medical software |
| TheraManager | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| eMDs Medisoft | Medical software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified Specialist in Couple and Family Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Certification in Cognitive Therapy | Academy of Cognitive Therapy | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Counselor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| National Certified Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
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