Marriage and Family Therapist - MHRRTP (2024)

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Summary

As MHRRTP Program Manager - MFT, they have a broad program management responsibility that includes the coordination and administration of all aspects of the residential rehabilitation treatment programs so that they provide safe, efficient and effective rehabilitation and recovery based services to Veterans with severe mental illnesses.

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Overview

  • Accepting applications
  • Open & closing dates

    05/20/2024 to 06/17/2024

  • Salary

    $116,811 - $151,858 per year

  • Pay scale & grade

    GS 00 - 13

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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Anchorage, AK 1 vacancy
  • Remote job

    No

  • Telework eligible

    Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

  • Travel Required

    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

  • Relocation expenses reimbursed

    No

  • Appointment type

    Permanent

  • Work schedule

    Full-time

  • Service

    Excepted

  • Promotion potential

    None

  • Job family (Series)

    0182 Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Supervisory status

    Yes

  • Security clearance

    Other

  • Drug test

    No

  • Position sensitivity and risk

    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  • Trust determination process

    Credentialing

    Suitability/Fitness

  • Announcement number

    CBSV-12421409-24-RSH

  • Control number

    792119400

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This job is open to

  • Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration will be referred in the following order: 1. Current permanent VA Alaska Healthcare facility employees2. Current permanent Agency (Department of Veterans Affairs) employees

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This job is also open in another announcement to: Federal employees - Competitive service Federal employees - Excepted service The public Veterans

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Duties

Administrative

  • Exercising independent judgment and wide-latitude decision making.
  • Strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high quality services for Veterans.
  • Planning, developing and implementing actions to meet short and long term goals and objectives consistent with programs' strategic plan.
  • Developing, coordinating and implementing comprehensive recovery based program of clinical services.
  • Assignment and allocation of program resources to maximize clinical benefits for Veterans. Tracking and monitoring staffing requirements.
  • Program and staff compliance with all requirements established by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Joint Commission and CARF.
  • Monitoring all aspects of the program.
  • Implementing strategies and actions to improve program based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback, and summarizing these processes in appropriate reports.
  • Assign clinical responsibilities and duties to the staff.
  • Approval of leave, ensuring coverage of clinical services, personnel actions, performance appraisal standards and evaluations, clinical assignments, management of MHRRTP clinical programs and services, and professional consultation.
  • Coordinating and arranging all clinical services and activities in the program by assigning duties and activities to clinical staff.
  • Coordinating and monitoring all aspects of the referral and admission process.
  • Maximizing bed occupancy.
  • Developing and implementing outreach and education efforts to community and Veterans organizations and events, other VA clinics, medical centers and Vet Centers.
  • Preparing and presenting all reports requested and required by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Joint Commission, CARF and other organizations.
  • Representing the MHRRTPs at VA, JC, CARF and mental health committees and work groups, as well as regular Stakeholders meetings.
  • Serving as the first point of contact for Veterans who wish to convey complaints, concerns or requests regarding any aspect of the overall program.
  • Facilitating interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, patient reviews, and DCHV community meetings.
  • Overseeing and monitoring Veterans' adherence with program and medical center rules, regulations and policies. Tracks, monitors and reports on Veterans' participation in therapeutic activities.
  • Conducting and reporting on unit environmental and safety inspections. Initiates and tracks work orders, maintenance requests, and requests for purchases to improve physical environment to maximize a homelike and therapeutic environment for Veterans. Maintains and reports on all aspects of physical environment.
  • Developing and implementing all program administrative forms.
  • Facilitating the interdisciplinary treatment team in providing comprehensive and integrated clinical services.
  • Ensuring that clinical documentation are completed.
  • Monitoring and tracking ongoing professional training and education.
  • Coordinating and working with staff, Veterans and other stakeholders to develop and implement a safe medication management process.
Clinical
  • Provides a full range of psycho social services.
  • Performs independently and provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at the advanced practice level to meet clinical treatment needs of Substance Use Disordered Veterans and family members.
  • Works effectively with patients who tend to have frequent and severe crises.
  • Provides clinical case management services to assigned SUD caseload.
    • Explains client's treatment and progress towards rehabilitation.
    • Provides recovery-oriented continuing care treatment services.
  • Works effectively with treatment team to develop coherent ASAM based treatment services and strategies for patients.
  • Incorporates new evidence-based and recovery clinical theories and procedures into clinical services for patients' psychological problems.
  • Provides a full range of psychotherapeutic services.
  • Provides professional advice and consultation in areas related to patients with psychological problems.
  • Appropriately documents clinical services and workload.
  • Carries out administrative duties related to clinical services.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Telework: AD-HOC
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation Incentive: May be authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must operate a vehicle.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements

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  • 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:
    • Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE, OR
    • Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR
    • 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.
    • Loss of Licensure: Once licensed, MFTs must maintain a full, current and unrestricted license to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0182 MFT series and may result in termination of employment.
  • 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.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

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Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager), GS-13

Experience, Education, and Licensure

: In addition to the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to that equivalent to the GS-12 grade level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. MFT Program Manager must have graduated from a COAMFTE approved program OR have passed the AMFTRB examination. MFT Program Manager must have 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. MFT Program Manager must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential.

In addition to meeting the KSAs for GS-13 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:

  1. Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees to include staff performance evaluation and may include evaluations of lower level assignments and support staff.
  2. Ability to facilitate professional development of other MFTs across programs/or locations (i.e. CBOC, outpatient clinics, etc.) and guide them in current practice guidelines.
  3. Ability to collaborate with leaders of other disciplines within facilities, the community, VISN, and VACO.
  4. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives, reporting requirements and the ability to devise ways to adapt work operations to new and changing programs, staffing and budget requirements. This includes knowledge of VA policy and procedures as well as fair, principled and decisive leadership practices.
  5. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program.
  6. Ability to clinically supervise in areas related to the provision of marital and family therapy services to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
Assignments

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  1. MFT Program Managers have broad program management responsibilities which include the operation and management of key clinical, training, or administrative programs. Responsibilities include development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; oversight of administrative and programmatic resources; and monitoring of outcomes using a data driven quality assurance process. Decisions made affect staff and other resources associated with the programs managed and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Such programs deliver specialized, complex, highly professional services that are important program components and significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans and their families. They have responsibility for staffing, work assignments, budget, clinical services provided and admission criteria for the program, day-to-day program operations and all reporting requirements. Additionally, program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments determined by the needs of the local facility, RCS/Vet Center, the VISN, and or VACO.
  2. MFT Program Managers may also have full responsibility for oversight of the professional practice of MFTs to assure the highest quality of mental health care provided to Veterans and their families throughout the facility and affiliated clinics. This responsibility also includes insuring that all MFTs in the facility and its affiliated clinics meet the requirements of this qualification standard. At this advanced performance level, GS-13 MFTs are licensed to independently provide marital and family therapy services with program management responsibilities.

Preferred Experience: 1 year management experience, 1 year experience in residential treatment setting and SUD

References: VA Handbook 5005/101 Part II Appendix G44

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13

Physical Requirements: This work requires light lifting (under 15lbs), moderate carrying (15-44lbs), use of fingers, walking, standing, operation of motor vehicle, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, hearing (aid may be permitted), and emotional and mental stability. Environmental factors are working outside and inside, dry atmospheric conditions, working closely with others and working alone.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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  • As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

    • License
    • AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential
    • Resume
    • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
    • Transcript

    The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

    • Cover Letter
    • DD-214/ Statement of Service
    • Disability Letter (VA)
    • License
    • AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential
    • Other (2)
    • Professional Certification
    • Resume
    • Separation Notice (RIF)
    • SF-15
    • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
    • Transcript

    NOTE: Claiming Facility, Agency, or Federal Employee Eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent (not more than 1 year old) Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (Not an award SF-50). Your SF-50 must include:

    • Position title, pay plan/series/grade
    • Tenure code
    • Position Occupied type of appointment (Competitive or Excepted)

    Within Grade Increase, General Adjustments, or Promotion SF-50's are best, Award SF-50's do not include this pertinent information.

    Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • Agency contact information

    Rebecca Hanson

    Phone

    509-434-7320

    Email

    rebecca.hanson2@va.gov

    Address
    Anchorage VA Medical Center
    1201 North Muldoon Road
    Anchorage, AK 99504
    US

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  • The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • License
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential
  • Other (2)
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

NOTE: Claiming Facility, Agency, or Federal Employee Eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent (not more than 1 year old) Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (Not an award SF-50). Your SF-50 must include:

  • Position title, pay plan/series/grade
  • Tenure code
  • Position Occupied type of appointment (Competitive or Excepted)

Within Grade Increase, General Adjustments, or Promotion SF-50's are best, Award SF-50's do not include this pertinent information.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Agency contact information

Rebecca Hanson

Phone

509-434-7320

Email

rebecca.hanson2@va.gov

Address
Anchorage VA Medical Center
1201 North Muldoon Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

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Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/792119400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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