Supervisory Marriage and Family Therapist (Deputy District Director)

Full Job Description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE, (2) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR, (3) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in a comparable mental health degree (Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry) that meets the current VA qualification standard of that profession.

Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-0182 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State.

For grades at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed. Once licensed, MFTs must maintain a full, current and unrestricted license to remain qualified for employment.

Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

English Language Proficiency: MFTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j.

Preferred Experience: Evidence of strategic planning, program operations, policy development, data analysis, and program/project implementation.

Three or more years of Readjustment Counseling Service Vet Center experience at the Vet Center Director level and above (Vet Center Director level and higher).

Demonstrated clinical supervisory experience in a mental health setting.

Grade Determinations: Marriage and Family Therapist Program Manager Leader, GS-14 (Care Line Manager/VISN/National): Experience, Education, and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience at the GS-13 grade level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment.

The MFT Program Manager must have graduated from a COAMFTE approved program OR have passed the AMFTRB examination.

The MFT Program Manager must have at least five years of post-licensed clinical experience in family systems theory/therapy and must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressive professional competency and expertise.

The MFT Program Manager must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential.

Demonstrated KSAs: In addition to meeting the KSAs for GS-14 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: Advanced knowledge and skill in management/administration of multidisciplinary mental health programs at complex facilities and/or across multiple sites which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.

Demonstrated global knowledge of the practice of marriage and family therapy to develop, maintain, and oversee programs in all settings.

Ability to provide consultation on policy implementation, qualification standards, counseling practice, and competency with medical center director, VISN, or national program managers that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives.

Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practices and mental health practice guidelines in multiple professional areas, and the ability to use these resources to guide the program staff in providing appropriate treatment interventions.

Ability to influence high level officials in adoption of, and conformance to, performance measures, monitors, and other policy guidelines Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work does not inherently include physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with a workplace accommodation.

Major Duties:

The Deputy District Director is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in placing into operation all VA, VHA and RCS policies and guidance.

Because the Deputy District Director has major management and developmental responsibilities for a highly innovative program, the individual must exercise considerable independent judgment to determine the most effective means of completing assignments and responding to management needs as they arise.

Service Chiefs have responsibility for staffing, work assignments, budget, services provided, program criteria, day-to-day program operations, and all reporting requirements.

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Exercises supervisory authority and is responsible for the immediate first-line supervision and performance evaluation of interdisciplinary staff.

Ensures clinical supervision to the Vet Center Directors across the respective Zone.

Serves as quality control agent for the implementation of required elements within VA, VHA, and RCS policy and guidance.

Implements program oversight over the full array of readjustment counseling services acress the mental health care continuum that occur within Vet Centers.

Provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance quality of service.

Formulates and executes budgets which are based on effective controls and realistic projections to include planning for appropriate staffing and funding requirements.

Collaborates with internal VHA partners, locally and on a national level, senior leaders, as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance client-centered care.

Oversees external, public-facing communication that comes from within their Zone.

Establishes formal relationships with senior-level VA and non-VA stakeholders within their respective area of responsibility. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm; Monday - Friday.

Evenings and weekends may be required. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 275830 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized