Senior MFT for SUD & Veterans - Family Systems Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN seeks an Advanced Marriage and Family Therapist to deliver specialized clinical services in Substance Use Disorder programs and to exercise full professional responsibility for Veterans with diverse addictive and co-occurring disorders.

The role requires a COAMFTE-accredited MFT degree or equivalent licensure, a current license to practice, and eligibility under VA Grandfathering provisions.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a state.
• May qualify under VA Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical services in SUD/MAT clinics for Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
• Exercise full professional responsibility delivering effective services.
• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning for complex cases.
• Provide systemic supervision to unlicensed MFT staff/trainees toward licensure.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family systems therapy

Evidence-based practice

Clinical supervision

Education

COAMFTE-accredited MFT program

Regional MFT or equivalent licensed mental health degree

Licensed or eligible within VA Grandfathering Provision

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN seeks an Advanced Marriage and Family Therapist to deliver specialized clinical services in Substance Use Disorder programs and to exercise full professional responsibility for Veterans with diverse addictive and co-occurring disorders.

The role requires a COAMFTE-accredited MFT degree or equivalent licensure, a current license to practice, and eligibility under VA Grandfathering provisions.