Marriage and Family Therapist - Substance Use Disorder Program
About The Position
VA Central California Health Care System is recruiting for a Marriage and Family Therapist located at the Fresno VA Medical Center on the Substance Use Disorder Program (SUDP). The Marriage and Family Therapist conducts mental health assessments and treatment plans and provides consultations to Primary Care Mental Health Integration, and Behavioral Health Providers to assess eligibility and appropriate level of care for Veterans in need of services. The Marriage and Family Therapist provides direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups in order to treat depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other serious psychiatric disorders. Incumbent will work with the Substance Use Disorder Program (SUDP), PCT Program, Mental Health Clinic (MHC) and other Behavioral Health services to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans. The Marriage and Family Therapist provides crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Behavioral Health in the outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Conducts mental health assessments and treatment plans
- Provides consultations to Primary Care Mental Health Integration, and Behavioral Health Providers to assess eligibility and appropriate level of care for Veterans in need of services.
- Provides direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups in order to treat depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other serious psychiatric disorders.
- Works with the Substance Use Disorder Program (SUDP), PCT Program, Mental Health Clinic (MHC) and other Behavioral Health services to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans.
- Provides crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Behavioral Health in the outpatient setting.
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
