Marriage and Family Therapist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program/Substance Use Disorders

The Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) serves as an independent practitioner within the Mental Health Service at the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) - Lafayette Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) providing specialized, independent, and complex clinical services to Veterans and families. This role requires autonomous functioning with advanced knowledge of systemic therapy, family dynamics, addictions, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based psychotherapies.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Candidates must meet one of the following: (1)Hold a master