Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Coordinator) - Family Services Coordinator

Department of Veterans Affairs•Columbus, OH

38d

About The Position

The clinical and program activities assumed under this position are conducted as part of Behavioral Health Services Care Line (BHSCL) at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC. The goal of FSC is to provide education, psycho-education, and other clinical services to Veterans diagnosed with a mental illness and their family unit. The incumbent will also provide education, consultation, and guidance to various other interdisciplinary teams within the Ambulatory Care Center.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of evidence based family services to Veterans diagnosed with a mental health related condition and their loved ones (may include BFT, IBCT, CBCT for PTSD, SAFE, PAIRS, multifamily groups, family consultation, and crisis intervention).
Utilize advanced clinical judgment to determine the appropriate treatment intervention for the Veteran and their loved ones.
Provide family interventions independently.
Allow for flexibility to provide services after hours and on weekends.
Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with Veterans and their loved ones through engagement, rapport building, instilling hope, and offering support.
Provide orientation and overall program information to the Veteran and their loved ones.
Conduct comprehensive individual psychosocial assessments of the Veteran and loved ones, as well as couple/family assessments.
Utilize advanced clinical training, insight, and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options.
Work collaboratively with other programs and disciplines to promote continuity of care while providing family treatment interventions in conjunction with other services the Veteran may be receiving.
Facilitate group psychotherapy and evidenced based practices, makes appropriate referrals.
Coordinate the implementation of family treatment interventions provided to Veterans
Coordinate outreach interventions to recruit Veterans diagnosed with a mental illness and their loved ones into family services.
Promote and market family services and the benefits of participating in family intervention within the Ambulatory Care Center, to Veterans and in the community.
Work collaboratively with community agencies, Vet Center, Veterans Organizations and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).
Adhere to the ethical and professional standards of the American Association of Marital and Family Therapists, VHA, and other statues.
Basic knowledge of professional marriage and family therapy practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span.
Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of marriage and family therapy.