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Occupational Report for Marriage and Family Therapists (21-1013) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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 professional services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029) and "Psychologists" of all types (19-3031 through 19-3039).

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Marriage and Family Therapists
Employment Outlook for Marriage and Family Therapists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Marriage and Family Therapists There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Child Therapist 8/12/10 Redmond $25.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Marriage and Family Therapists The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Director Psychological Health (DPH) National Guard Warrior Care Program, OR-Salem (LCSW, LMFT,LPC, PSY) (Positions Available throughout the USA) 8/3/10 Salem Health Net
State of Oregon License Information for Marriage and Family Therapists
License License Authority Web Site
Marriage And Family Therapist www.oblpct.state.or.us/
Registered Intern www.oblpct.state.or.us/
Wages for Marriage and Family Therapists
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $13.76 $15.97 $18.75 $26.08 $41.23 $23.36 $48,589
Multnomah / Washington 13.59 15.22 17.59 20.12 29.63 20.02 41,629
Jackson / Josephine 16.52 17.54 19.06 21.97 28.02 20.41 42,464
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.34 14.47 16.88 20.13 25.23 17.86 37,145
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Marriage and Family Therapists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 317 397 80 25.2% 8 7 15
Multnomah / Washington 127 158 31 24.4% 3 3 6
Lane 71 89 18 25.4% 2 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 33 44 11 33.3% 1 1 2
Klamath / Lake 20 23 3 15.0% 0 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 18 22 4 22.2% 0 0 1
Clackamas 16 22 6 37.5% 1 0 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 15 19 4 26.7% 0 0 1
Douglas 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 4 6 2 50.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Marriage and Family Therapists
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 317
Total, All Industries Private 308
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 54
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 52
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 245
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 138
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 137
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 42
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities Private 42
Social Assistance Private 61
Individual and Family Services Private 61
Educational Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists Workers must have a master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Access Social Service Resource Providers
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Cultural And Religious Awareness
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Grief Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Group Psychology Principles
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Psychological Assessment Tools
  • Apply Psychology Theory
  • Chart Clients' Personal Data
  • Collect Client Data
  • Communicate With Children And Adults
  • Compile Data Related To Social Work Or Entitlement Programs
  • Empathize With Other While Providing Counseling Or Related Services
  • Manage Detailed Case Records In A Social Work Setting
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Emotional Support To Social Services Clients
  • Recognize Childhood Diseases
  • Recognize Home Safety Hazards As Part Of Health Care Services
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Refer Clients And Patients To Community Services
  • Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Schedule Appointments
  • Understand Needs Of The Elderly
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities And Illnesses
Schools and Training Providers for Marriage and Family Therapists The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
Western Seminary
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1800
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Marriage and Family Therapists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Marriage and Family Therapists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mental Health Counselors 76%
Social Workers, All Other 73%
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers 71%
Child, Family, And School Social Workers 69%
Medical And Public Health Social Workers 69%
Counselors, All Other 69%
Social And Human Service Assistants 66%
Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors 64%
Community And Social Service Specialists, All Other 62%
Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists 49%