Veterans MFT — Impactful Family Therapy (EDRP Eligible)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Marriage and Family Therapist at GS-9/11 levels.

The role requires meeting basic MFT education and licensure standards, with responsibilities to provide counseling to Veterans and families under supervision, and to maintain thorough clinical documentation in line with VA policies. Candidates must hold an MFT degree (or equivalent) and an active license; knowledge of family systems, life-span development, and evidence-based practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (MFT) or an equivalent mental health degree.
• Must hold a full, current and unrestricted MFT license to practice independently in a state.
• English language proficiency as per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services under supervision to individuals, groups, couples and families.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with ongoing assessment and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with VA policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Human development knowledge

Assessment of psychosocial functioning

Evidence-based practice

Counseling principles

Education

Master's in MFT

Doctoral in MFT or equivalent

Licensed MFT certificate

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Marriage and Family Therapist at GS-9/11 levels.

The role requires meeting basic MFT education and licensure standards, with responsibilities to provide counseling to Veterans and families under supervision, and to maintain thorough clinical documentation in line with VA policies. Candidates must hold an MFT degree (or equivalent) and an active license; knowledge of family systems, life-span development, and evidence-based practice is essential.