Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager)

This position is multidisciplinary and maybe filled as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or a Social Worker at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Marriage & Family Therapist Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• VCD is responsible for the professional & administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals, and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).
• Oversees the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
• Leads coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
• Assumes the Lead role in planning, establishing, and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, as well as monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating the work of all Vet Center Staff, including Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health Professionals recognized as licensed independent practitioners, Title 5 Readjustment Counselors, outreach workers, and program support assistants.
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include Face-to-face and virtual services based on client preference
• Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive client care
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:00am - 4:30pm; however candidate may be subject to working some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required; work schedule is subject to change based on veterans' needs.
Compressed/Flexible:Available at Supervisory discretion
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 78047A Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager), GS-0182-13
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Starting at $113,792 Per Year (GS 13)