USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Marriage and Family Therapist - Substance Use Disorder Program
Fresno, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Marriage and Family Therapist for the Substance Use Disorder Program at the Fresno VA Medical Center. The therapist will conduct mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups, focusing on various psychiatric disorders and ensuring seamless transitions to appropriate services for Veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct mental health assessments and treatment plans
Provide consultations to Primary Care Mental Health Integration and Behavioral Health Providers
Provide direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups to treat depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis disorders, PTSD, and other serious psychiatric disorders
Work with the Substance Use Disorder Program, PCT Program, Mental Health Clinic, and other Behavioral Health services to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans
Provide crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Behavioral Health in the outpatient setting
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education - Master's or doctoral degree in one of the following: Marriage and Family Therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), OR Marriage and Family Therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR 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 - Must hold full, current, and unrestricted Marriage and Family Therapy license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a state or pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure
GS-9 Only: VA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of State prerequisites for licensure examinations for a period not to exceed three years from the date of employment on the condition that MFTs appointed on this basis provide care only under the supervision of a fully licensed MFT with an AAMFT approved license
Failure to become licensed within three years from date of appointment will result in removal from the GS-0182 MFT series and may result in termination of employment
GS-09 MFT (Entry Level) Requirements: Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan, interventions based on research and family systems theory and therapy, formal diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, evidence-based practice and assessment tools
Ability to assess, with supervision, the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members
Knowledge to formulate, implement, and re-evaluate a treatment plan through continuous assessment identifying the Veteran's challenges, strengths, readiness to change, external influences and current events surrounding the origins and maintenance of the presenting issue, and interactional patterns within the client system
Ability to provide counseling and, or psychotherapy services, under supervision, to individuals, groups, couples and families in a manner that facilitates change through restructuring and reorganizing of the client system
Basic knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of marriage and family therapy
Ability to draft documents, manage data, maintain accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation, and track quality improvements
GS-11 MFT (Full Performance Level) Requirements: At least one year of post-master's degree experience in the field marriage and family therapy work (VA or non-VA experience) OR a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health that meets the current VA qualification standard of that profession
Skill to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members
Ability to provide counseling and, or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples and families that facilitates change through restructuring and reorganizing the client system
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Veterans and their families, colleagues, and other professionals in collaboration throughout treatment regarding clinical, ethical and legal issues and concerns
Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, regulations and VA policies affecting the practice of marriage and family therapy
Ability to provide orientation, training and consultation to new MFTs including clinical oversight of MFT graduate students, and/or provide clinical supervision to pre-licensure MFTs
Skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation, and tracking quality improvements
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period)
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