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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).

Employment Projections for Marriage and Family Therapists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

2008 Employment	2018 Employment	Change	% Change	Projected Annual Growth Openings	Projected Annual Replacement Openings	Projected Total Annual Openings
214	277	63	29.4%	6	5	11

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Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Marriage and Family Therapists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

10th Percentile Wage	25th Percentile Wage	50th Percentile Wage	75th Percentile Wage	90th Percentile Wage	Avg Hourly Wage	Avg Annual Wage
$13.39	$15.10	$17.91	$23.77	$42.05	$21.87	$45,504

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State of Oregon License Information for Marriage and Family Therapists

License
Counselor, Licensed Professional
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Intern

Current Job Openings for Marriage and Family Therapists in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.

Major Industries of Employment for Marriage and Family Therapists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Industry	NAICS	Ownership	2008 Employment
Professional and Technical Services	54	Private	25
Professional and Technical Services	541	Private	25
Management & Technical Consulting Svc	5416	Private	25
Health Care and Social Assistance	62	Private	177
Ambulatory Health Care Services	621	Private	115
Offices of Other Health Practitioners	6213	Private	97
Outpatient Care Centers	6214	Private	18
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	623	Private	25
Residential Mental Health Facilities	6232	Private	25
Social Assistance	624	Private	33
Individual and Family Services	6241	Private	33

Educational Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists Workers typically need a Master's degree to enter this occupation. In addition, an internship or residency is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.

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:

• Social Work
• Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Pacific Lutheran University 1010 122nd St So Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 Phone: (253) 531-6900 Programs of Training: Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503) 352-1111 Programs of Training: Social Work	Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Social Work
University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 Phone: (503) 943-7911 Programs of Training: Social Work	Seattle University 900 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122-4340 Phone: (206) 296-6000 Programs of Training: Social Work	University of Washington-Seattle Campus 1400 NE Campus Parkway Seattle, WA 98195-4550 Phone: (206) 543-2100 Programs of Training: Social Work
Heritage University 3240 Fort Rd Toppenish, WA 98948 Phone: (509) 865-8500 x2010 Programs of Training: Social Work	George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Social Work	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 1900 Commerce St Tacoma, WA 98402-3100 Phone: (253) 692-4000 Programs of Training: Social Work
Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 657-6958 Programs of Training: Social Work	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	Seattle Pacific University 3307 3rd Ave W Seattle, WA 98119-1997 Phone: (206) 281-2000 Programs of Training: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Concordia University 2811 NE Holman Street Portland, OR 97211 Phone: (503) 288-9371 Programs of Training: Social Work	Warner Pacific College 2219 SE 68th Ave Portland, OR 97215 Phone: (503) 517-1000 Programs of Training: Social Work	Western Seminary 5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97215 Phone: (503) 517-1800 Programs of Training: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Eastern Washington University 526 5th Street Cheney, WA 99004-2496 Phone: (509) 359-6200 Programs of Training: Social Work	City University 11900 NE First Street Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone: (425) 637-1010 Programs of Training: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	Walla Walla College 204 S College Ave College Place, WA 99324-1198 Phone: (509) 527-2615 Programs of Training: Social Work

Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Marriage and Family Therapists

Program	Award	State	Completers	Year
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	Master's Degree	Oregon	68	2008
Social Work	Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; <1 yr.	Oregon	5	2008
Social Work	Associate Degree	Oregon	19	2008
Social Work	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	60	2008
Social Work	Master's Degree	Oregon	158	2008
Social Work	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	Oregon	4	2008

Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Marriage and Family Therapists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Occupation	Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level					Washington Applicants
	None	<1 Year	1-4 Years	5-9 Years	10+ Years
Marriage and Family Therapists	136	19	75	33	59	0

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department