Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager) - Vet Center Director

Veterans Health Administration•Greenacres, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This multidisciplinary Program Manager/Coordinator position may be filled as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. The role leads a Vet Center team providing direct readjustment counseling to eligible individuals, including suicide prevention, crisis intervention, treatment for symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, and support for readjustment issues. The Program Manager plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services; sets clinical guidelines and treatment priorities; and provides clinical supervision and leadership. The role also develops community partnerships and outreach, advises external programs on Veterans’ readjustment needs, and oversees fiscal and administrative activities in accordance with applicable policies. Clinical work includes screening and assessing Veterans, treatment planning, referrals, advocacy, education and health promotion, service coordination, crisis intervention, and individual and group counseling. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with possible evening, weekend, and holiday work. Ad-hoc telework may be available under agency policy; the position is not remote or virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to its eligibility and application requirements; the program may provide up to $200,000 in loan repayment, with the award and eligibility period determined by the program office.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE-approved program or a regionally accredited institution, or a comparable mental health degree meeting the current VA qualification standard for that profession.
A full, current, unrestricted state license to independently practice marriage and family therapy for appointment or reassignment to an MFT position in the GS-0182 series in VHA.
At least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to GS-12, demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities directly related to the assignment.
Graduation from a COAMFTE-approved program or passage of the AMFTRB examination.
Five years of post-licensure clinical experience in family systems theory/therapy, with advanced practice skills, judgment, and progressive professional competency and expertise.
An AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential.
Skill in assessing the qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees, including staff performance evaluation and potentially evaluation of lower-level assignments and support staff.
Ability to facilitate professional development of MFTs across programs or locations and guide them in current practice guidelines.
Ability to collaborate with leaders of other disciplines within facilities, the community, VISN, and VACO.
Skill in managing and directing others’ work to achieve program goals, objectives, and reporting requirements, and in adapting operations to changing programs, staffing, and budget requirements; includes knowledge of VA policies and procedures and fair, principled, decisive leadership.
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement solutions that support sound program operations.
Ability to clinically supervise marital and family therapy services to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
Successful completion of required background/security investigation and online onboarding; compliance with the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
Service on a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Supervise a multidisciplinary clinical and administrative staff providing direct readjustment counseling to eligible individuals.
Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate professional services delivered by subordinates.
Set guidelines and establish intervention strategies and treatment priorities for individual, group, conjoint, and family therapy using varied clinical modalities.
Conduct Performance Based Interviews and determine selection processes for fair and equitable recruitment.
Develop external networks and working relationships with Veteran service organizations, community agencies, and mental health organizations to improve service delivery and referrals.
Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert to external programs and resources on Veterans’ readjustment needs.
Create, implement, and measure market penetration of Vet Center services through a comprehensive outreach plan for the primary service area.
Manage fiscal and budget activities in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, including approving time and attendance, managing leases and contracts, staff local travel, and Government Purchase Card purchases.
Screen and assess Veteran clients; develop treatment plans and goals; make referrals; maintain a resource file; advocate for Veterans; provide crisis intervention and education/health promotion; coordinate institutional and non-institutional services; and provide individual and group counseling.
Perform other duties as assigned.