Marriage And Family Therapist The Marriage and Family Therapist provides outpatient mental health services to Veterans and their families in VA Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) in Danville, IL. While most services are provided during a standard tour of duty, the clinician may also provide services for patients in Saturday and/or evening clinics. The candidate provides assessment and primary intervention for veterans, couples and families experiencing mental health concerns including, adjustment, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Major Duties:
Serves as a member of the BHIP team with specialized training in family systems and experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of serious mental health issues including relationship issues, child-parent challenges, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental health disorders. The incumbent completes all components of the intake and assessment process, to include developing a treatment plan pertaining to all assessed needs. Serves as case manager for a panel of patients, the size of which is commensurate with other clinicians on the staff of BHIP team. Attends to a broad range of patient needs that are not fully met directly through the clinical services provided by BHIP, including but not limited to those needs dealing with physical health, employment, finances, family, social support, and housing. Provides same-day services as needed for Veterans and families, including referring patients for emergency medical treatment, psychiatric medication evaluation, SUD specialty care or non-medical detoxification as well as coordinating the admission of patients to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Provides a range of treatment services, including but not limited to individuals, couples, family, and group treatment. Group treatment includes psycho-educational as well as psychotherapeutic groups. The incumbent utilizes evidence-based treatment methods whenever possible. Ensures that all clinical work is documented accurately and in a timely fashion, consistent with the MHSL and facility expectations and policies. Ensures appropriate referrals to specialty programs, including community resources, are accomplished. This may include referrals to other Mental Health Programs (i.e., Mental Health Clinic, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Neuropsychology, PTSD Clinic, Mental Health Intensive Case Management, Compensated Work Therapy, Homeless services, Vocational Rehabilitation).Participates in the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using data-driven quality assurance processes. Implements process improvement initiatives to promote optimal service delivery. Promotes patient independence and achievement of optimal health through appropriate psychosocial education and community referrals May provide services in Community Based Outpatient locations other than their assigned duty station and/or may provide services to these locations over Telehealth, including VA Video Connect and other technology
