Senior MFT Program Manager

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Marriage and Family Therapist Program Manager (GS-13) to lead clinical and administrative operations across facilities. The role requires COAMFTE-approved education or equivalent, a current MFT license, and strong leadership in family systems therapy.

The position emphasizes staff development, interagency collaboration, and adherence to VA policies, with focus on program outcomes, supervision, and professional standards across multiple clinics.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from COAMFTE-approved program OR regionally accredited MFT program OR comparable mental health degree meeting VA standards.
• Full, current, unrestricted MFT license to practice in a State.
• English language proficiency as per VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees, including performance evaluations.
• Facilitate professional development of MFT staff across programs and locations.
• Collaborate with leaders of other disciplines within facilities, VISN, and VA Central Office.
• Direct and manage the work of others to achieve program goals and budgets.
• Analyze organizational and operational problems and implement sound solutions.
• Clinically supervise in areas related to marital and family therapy services.

Skills

Staff evaluation

Professional development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

COAMFTE approved program OR AMFTRB exam OR equivalent mental health degree

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Marriage and Family Therapist Program Manager (GS-13) to lead clinical and administrative operations across facilities. The role requires COAMFTE-approved education or equivalent, a current MFT license, and strong leadership in family systems therapy.

The position emphasizes staff development, interagency collaboration, and adherence to VA policies, with focus on program outcomes, supervision, and professional standards across multiple clinics.