Marriage and Family Therapist

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Therapist LMFT MFTNaval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VAFull-time, Civilian Contractor positionM-F; no weekends, no callCan be licensed in any state!Requirements:Minimum two (2) years post-graduate experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Graduation from a marriage and family therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent allied health degree that is equivalent.Possess a current Clinical Membership as a Marriage and Family Therapist from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).The Mental Health Department of the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth has an opening for an experienced MFT. The MFT will work with active duty military and their families, performing assessments, counseling, psychotherapy, education, and referral services to individuals, couples and families. Additionally, the MFT will conduct relevant social, developmental and historical assessments to develop a treatment plan that encompasses relevant information for family education, counseling and referrals.Specific Job Duties:Integrate, initiate and effectively introduce patient and family members (as indicated) into an education/counseling process.Utilize a systems perspective to identify individual, couples and family dynamics as related to their treatment process and entry into early recoveryAssess for and report spouse, child and elder abuse where indicated by state and federal laws while accessing appropriate services. Use family program assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for families and make recommendations for services for aftercare in coordination with the clinical (civilian and military) community and patient family. Facilitate couple and/or spouse education workshops for patients and their spouses where alcohol/drug dependency may impact the family through the use of films, communication exercises and didactic presentations, facilitates discussions and education of patients and their families. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLSMust be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills are required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline-intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment. MDPerm does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Created: 2025-10-04