Description
The Duke Cancer Patient Support Program offers medical family therapy to individuals, couples and families to help them manage the emotional impact of the cancer on their lives and relationships. This Medical Family Therapist role will support adult cancer patients and their loved ones who are receiving cancer care. This role will also lead 1-2 virtual Cancer Support groups for patients and caregivers that are held monthly in the evenings. This position will be based at the Duke Cancer Center location in Durham, NC. The Medical Family Therapist works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary cancer care team to ensure whole-person care. This position is a hybrid role, working 2 days per week onsite and 3 days per week remote.
Requirements
Education:
Work requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy
Experience:
None required beyond education/training requirement.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the NC Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board or Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) by the NC Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board
