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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 |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Marriage And Family Therapists
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Marriage And Family Therapists
Wages
for Marriage And Family Therapists
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$15.28 |
$16.97 |
$19.12 |
$27.48 |
$44.68
|
$24.82 |
$51,623 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
12.87 |
18.35 |
23.33 |
26.67 |
31.83
|
23.80 |
49,509 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Marriage And Family Therapists
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 one or more of the following programs:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
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George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
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University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
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Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
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Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
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Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
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Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
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Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
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Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
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Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-3174
Programs of Training:
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Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
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Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
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Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
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Western Seminary
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1800
Programs of Training:
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