Marriage and Family Therapist
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Marriage and Family Therapist right now, this occupation will be presented in Texas. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 897477
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on ! your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's serv! ice.
If you are transitioning from the military or a ! Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination DUTIES:
These position are located in the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans ! Affairs (VA) Medical Center (MEDVAMC), Mental Health Care Line (MHCL). The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) within General Mental Health Clinic (GMHC) would serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The LMFT would be responsible for providing family, couple and marriage counseling to Veterans within the GMHC. The MFT conducts intakes, assessment interviews, develops treatment plans, and provides treatment to eligible Veterans and their families. Treatment modalities may include crisis intervention as well as both short term and long term services. The LMFT may refer patients to other programs and professionals to include other programs within the GMHC, and Michael E. DeBakey VAMC. The LMFT should participate in all GMHC functions as required, including consultations with others, emergency care, and interaction in GMHC training and staff meetings; other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Incumbent m! ay be required to work weekends, evenings or other irregular tours of d! uty)
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
Education - master's degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or have graduated from a nationally accredited program conferring a comparable mental health degree as specified in the qualification standards of those disciplines (Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry). All additional course work taken to be accepted for MFT licensure must come from a nationally accredited program in one of the above areas
Note: A doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE approved program is considered to be a comparable mental health degree.
Licensure - Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions at the GS-11 or above must hold a full, current, and unre! stricted license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a state.
Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Qualification Standard for Marriage and Family Therapist , GS-1 01 as set forth in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G 44 .
GRADE REQUIREMENTS: GS-9 is the entry level grade for the GS-101 Marriage and Family Therapist series and is used for licensed MFTs with less than one year of experience (post-master's degree) or for MFTs (master's or doctoral level) who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level. Unlicensed MFTs at the GS-9 level have completed the required education, and are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure.
The candidates must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1 . Basic knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan, including interventions based on research and theory, family and system interaction formal diagnostic criteria! , risk assessment, evidence-based practice and assessment tools.
3 . Ability to provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples and families in a culturally competent manner that facilitates change through restructuring and reorganizing of the client system with supervision.
4 . Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals, with supervisory guidance as needed. This includes the ability to communicate effect! ively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds, and to communicate the MFT perspective in interdisciplinary staff meetings while respecting the roles and responsibilities of other professionals.
5 . Basic knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of marriage and family therapy. This includes the ability, under close supervision, to assist clients in making informed decisions relevant to treatment, including limits of confidentiality.
6 . Ability to organize work, set personal priorities and meet multiple deadlines as assigned by the supervisor.
7 . Ability to use computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation, and tracking quality improvements
GS-11 : In addition to the basic requirements, the GS-11 full performance level requires ! completion of a minimum of 1 year of post-master's degree experience in! the field of health care marriage and family therapy work. Experience is only creditable if it is obtained following graduation with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health (Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry) from an accredited training program and includes work as a professional MFT directly related to the position to be filled. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to marriage and family therapy experience at the next lower grade level OR a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health from an accredited training program may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional marriage and family therapy experience in a clinical setting.
In addition, you will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOS) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position. Although you are not requi! red to submit essay-style responses to the individual KSAs in your resume/application package, it must contain enough detailed information to clearly show that you possess the following KSAs:
1 . Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan, interventions based on research and theory, family and system interaction, formal diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, evidence-based practice and assessment tools.
2 . Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and the knowledge to formulate, implement, and re-evaluate a treatment plan through continuous assessment identifying the patient's problems, 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. This includes the utilization of testing measures where appropriate.
3 . Ability to provide counsel! ing and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples and f! amilies in a culturally competent manner that facilitates change through restructuring and reorganizing of the client system.
4 . Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals in collaboration throughout treatment regarding clinical, ethical and legal issues and concerns. This includes the ability to represent and educate others regarding the MFT perspective in interdisciplinary staff meetings while respecting the roles and responsibilities of other professionals working with the client.
5 . Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of marriage and family therapy. This includes the ability to assist clients in making informed decisions relevant to treatment to include limits of confidentiality.
6 . Ability to provide orientation, training and consultation to new MFTs including clinical over! sight of MFT graduate students, and/or provide supervision to pre-licensure MFTs.
7 . Skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation, and tracking quality improvements.
Official transcripts are required in order to receive credit for education claimed in connection with the qualification requirements, although transcript copies will be accepted pending receipt of official transcripts. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date .
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA Handbook 5005/41, Part II, Appendix G44, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated September 28, 2010.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are sub! ject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.! Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. 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.
Veteran's Preference : When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all d! ates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the! basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of can! didates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupat! ion, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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