SENIOR LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (PCMHI)
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assess for problems or concerns unique to patient population status as military veterans while independently, or in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, family members and significant others, arriving at a reasoned diagnosis of patient problems and needs. Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. Uses population based practice management strategies Conduct functional assessments, based on 30 minute appointments and will triage/refer to specialty care services as appropriate. Applies principals of population based care (defines role and identifies problems rapidly) Uses brief assessments routinely (e.g., PHQ-9, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.) Provides brief mental health and behavioral interventions (e.g., 1-5 sessions for broad range of concerns) Uses time-limited, evidence-based interventions that are simple and concrete Triages appropriately and efficiently to specialty mental health services Provide behavioral medicine interventions Writes clear concise notes, generally -1 page long, with explicit impression, recommendations and plan for PCP use Routinely Consults with PCPs and other PACT team members about plan of care for patients Integrates within primary care team and works closely in collaboration with PACT team Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00a.m.-4:
30p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/15/2019. BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-0101-12 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapist Education:
In order to qualify at any grade level in the GS-0101 Marriage and Family Therapist occupational series, one must meet the following educational qualification:
(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:
The GS-0101 Marriage and Family Therapist occupational series has the following licensure requirements:
Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-0101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State. There is no licensure exception for this grade level.
Experience:
Must have successfully completed evidence based training in family therapy and must have graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program OR have passed the AMFTRE. Must have at least five years of post-licensed clinical experience in delivery of family systems therapy including one-year equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Assignments requiring responsibility for providing clinical supervision must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential. Experience is only creditable if it is obtained following graduation with a master's or higher degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health (Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and Psychiatry) and includes work as an 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must demonstrate the professional KSAs below. 1. Ability to provide specialized consultation for complex cases involving individuals, families and/or couples utilizing evidenced-based family systems theory/therapy. 2. Ability to provide crisis intervention which includes assessment, safety planning and complex treatment planning using independent clinical judgment utilizing family systems theory/therapy. 3. Ability to provide family systems therapy, which seeks to address Veterans and their family members on an individual level and deals with interpersonal interactions. 4. Ability to provide unlicensed MFT staff/trainees with systemic clinical supervision towards licensure from a family systems theory/therapy perspective. Reference:
VA HANDBOOK 5005 Part II Appendix G44 Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. Marriage and Family Therapists appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assess for problems or concerns unique to patient population status as military veterans while independently, or in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, family members and significant others, arriving at a reasoned diagnosis of patient problems and needs. Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. Uses population based practice management strategies Conduct functional assessments, based on 30 minute appointments and will triage/refer to specialty care services as appropriate. Applies principals of population based care (defines role and identifies problems rapidly) Uses brief assessments routinely (e.g., PHQ-9, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.) Provides brief mental health and behavioral interventions (e.g., 1-5 sessions for broad range of concerns) Uses time-limited, evidence-based interventions that are simple and concrete Triages appropriately and efficiently to specialty mental health services Provide behavioral medicine interventions Writes clear concise notes, generally -1 page long, with explicit impression, recommendations and plan for PCP use Routinely Consults with PCPs and other PACT team members about plan of care for patients Integrates within primary care team and works closely in collaboration with PACT team Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00a.m.-4:
30p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/15/2019. BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-0101-12 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapist Education:
In order to qualify at any grade level in the GS-0101 Marriage and Family Therapist occupational series, one must meet the following educational qualification:
(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:
The GS-0101 Marriage and Family Therapist occupational series has the following licensure requirements:
Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-0101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State. There is no licensure exception for this grade level.
Experience:
Must have successfully completed evidence based training in family therapy and must have graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program OR have passed the AMFTRE. Must have at least five years of post-licensed clinical experience in delivery of family systems therapy including one-year equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Assignments requiring responsibility for providing clinical supervision must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential. Experience is only creditable if it is obtained following graduation with a master's or higher degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health (Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and Psychiatry) and includes work as an 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must demonstrate the professional KSAs below. 1. Ability to provide specialized consultation for complex cases involving individuals, families and/or couples utilizing evidenced-based family systems theory/therapy. 2. Ability to provide crisis intervention which includes assessment, safety planning and complex treatment planning using independent clinical judgment utilizing family systems theory/therapy. 3. Ability to provide family systems therapy, which seeks to address Veterans and their family members on an individual level and deals with interpersonal interactions. 4. Ability to provide unlicensed MFT staff/trainees with systemic clinical supervision towards licensure from a family systems theory/therapy perspective. Reference:
VA HANDBOOK 5005 Part II Appendix G44 Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. Marriage and Family Therapists appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
- Department:
0101 Social Science - Salary Range:
$74,596 to $96,978 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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