MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) within Behavior Medicine Service (BMS) serves as a core member of a multi-disciplinary team. The LMFT is responsible for providing family, couple and marriage counseling to Veterans within BMS. The LMFT conducts intakes, assessment interviews, develops treatment plans, and provides treatment to eligible Veterans and their families. Treatment modalities may include crisis intervention as well as both short term and long-term services. The LMFT may refer patients to other programs and professionals within the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (EOVHCS). The LMFT should participate in all BMS functions as required, including consultations with others, emergency care, and interacting in BMS training and staff meetings. Works to provide expert level psychosocial interventions and case management services to veterans with complex medical, social and behavioral conditions in which routine clinic-based care is not effective. Major Duties and