Veterans MFT & Readjustment Counselor — EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks a Marriage and Family Therapist at the GS-09/11 level within the VA system. A Master's or Doctoral degree in MFT or a closely related mental health field is required, with licensure or eligibility to practice in the state.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, counseling, and collaboration with other clinicians, under VA policies and supervision where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in MFT or a related mental health field.
• Licensure as an MFT in a state (or eligible for licensure).
• Ability to practice counseling/therapy under supervision as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial functioning of Veterans and families.
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services with supervision as needed.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with ongoing evaluation.
• Adhere to VA policies, ethics and confidentiality in care.

Skills

MFT clinical knowledge

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling & psychotherapy

Professional ethics & confidentiality

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in MFT or equivalent mental health field

Job description

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks a Marriage and Family Therapist at the GS-09/11 level within the VA system. A Master's or Doctoral degree in MFT or a closely related mental health field is required, with licensure or eligibility to practice in the state.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, counseling, and collaboration with other clinicians, under VA policies and supervision where appropriate.