Marriage and Family Therapist-Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs Counselor

Veterans Health Administration

Sheridan, WY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$61,722–$97,087 Per Year

SKILLS

Aftercare, Case Law, Case Management, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Study Publications, Computer Software, Consulting, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Dementia, Department of Veterans Affairs, Documentation, Employee Relations, English Language, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Medical Records, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Outpatient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Quality Management, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, United States Citizen, Vaccination, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Sheridan, WY

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Marriage and Family Therapist - Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs Counselor The Veterans Health Administration was seeking a Marriage and Family Therapist for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs at the Sheridan VA Health Care System in Sheridan, WY. This clinical position provides evidence-based psychosocial and environmental interventions, clinical case management, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation, and consultation for Veterans receiving residential mental health, substance use disorder, PTSD, or serious mental illness services. Agency: Veterans Health Administration Facility: Sheridan VA Health Care System Location: Sheridan, WY Vacancies: 1 Salary: $61,722 - $97,087 per year Pay Scale & Grade: GS-9 to GS-11 Promotion Potential: GS-11 Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Yes; ad-hoc telework eligible Remote/Virtual: Not available Travel Required: Not required Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized PCS: Not authorized Drug Test: Not required Security Clearance: Not required Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required Financial Disclosure: Not required Federal Service: Excepted Service Union Representation: Yes Supervisory Status: No Series: 0182 Marriage and Family Therapist Functional Statement: 51238-A, 51239-A Announcement Number: CBSU-12975986-26-CC Control Number: 871527100 Key Responsibilities: Identify problems and needs from assessments and develop individual treatment plans. Provide professional input to the treatment team regarding the social aspects of each Veteran's situation. Assist Veterans and the treatment team in navigating issues within the residential treatment milieu. Provide case management during admission and through post-discharge follow-up. Conduct therapeutic counseling according to clinical guidelines. Handle crises regularly with minimal supervision. Serve as therapist or counselor for individuals and groups. Observe and document patient behavior and reaction patterns for use by the multidisciplinary treatment team and follow-up planning. Develop and conduct lectures and educational presentations related to general mental health, substance use disorder, PTSD, or serious mental illness. Educate Veterans, families, and treatment team members on available options and collaborate on preferred treatment or referral plans. Develop, organize, and implement outpatient aftercare treatment for patients and collaterals. Develop and implement methods to motivate Veterans to attend aftercare or participate in outpatient programming. Transport Veterans using a government vehicle when needed to help them access resources or complete essential business. Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing Veteran needs. Educate Veterans and caregivers about available services and assist with appropriate referrals based on Veteran or surrogate preference. Serve as field instructor, preceptor, or mentor to interns, new or unlicensed clinicians, newly licensed clinicians, and peers as needed. Enter all Veteran and family contacts into the electronic record using approved formats and templates. Maintain positive working relationships with VA employees, volunteers, consumers, stakeholders, and outside community agencies. Attend staff meetings, team meetings, committee meetings, and other required meetings. Collaborate in performance improvement processes and comply with performance measures, program office requirements, and local policies. Serve as consultant to medical center staff and trainees regarding psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment. Offer consultation to colleagues and students on psychosocial treatment in specialty areas. Teach and mentor staff and students and provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications when appropriate. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Must hold a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; or Must hold a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from an MFT program at a regionally accredited institution; or Must hold a master's or doctoral degree in a comparable mental health field that meets the current VA qualification standard for that profession. Comparable mental health degrees may include Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, or Psychiatry. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted Marriage and Family Therapist license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a U.S. State, unless appointed under an approved GS-9 licensure exception. Applicants pending completion of educational, certification, or licensure requirements could be referred and tentatively selected but could not be hired until requirements were met. Must be subject to background/security investigation. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Must complete annual employee health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. Selected applicant will be required to serve a one-year or two-year trial period. Eligibility: This announcement was open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States. Current permanent federal employees and former OAA students, interns, or fellows were directed to apply under internal announcement CBSU-12975987-26-CC. The two-page resume requirement did not apply to this position. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. This was an open continuous announcement with an initial applicant review cutoff date of June 11, 2026. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. GS-9 Qualification Requirements: Entry grade level for non-licensed MFTs or MFT graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level. Unlicensed GS-9 MFTs must have completed the required education and be working toward completion of licensure prerequisites. Must demonstrate knowledge of human development across the lifespan, family systems theory, formal diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, evidence-based practice, and assessment tools. Must be able to assess, with supervision, the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and family members. Must be able to formulate, implement, and re-evaluate treatment plans through continuous assessment. Must be able to provide counseling or psychotherapy under supervision to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Must understand relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, and regulations affecting marriage and family therapy practice. Must be able to draft documents, manage data, maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, and track quality improvements. GS-11 Qualification Requirements: Full performance level. Must meet the basic requirements. Must have at least one year of post-master's experience in marriage and family therapy work. Must be licensed in a state at the independent practice level. A doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a comparable qualifying mental health degree may be substituted for the required one year of clinical experience. Must be able to independently assess psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and family members. Must be able to provide counseling or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Veterans, families, colleagues, and other professionals. Must understand statutes, case law, ethical codes, regulations, and VA policies affecting marriage and family therapy practice. Must be able to orient, train, and consult with new MFTs and provide clinical oversight to MFT graduate students or pre-licensure MFTs. Must be skilled in computer software applications for documentation, data management, clinical records, and quality improvement tracking. Preferred Experience: Extensive experience in individual and group therapies for PTSD and substance use disorder. Training in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based protocols. Experience working within interdisciplinary teams, including medical providers, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and case managers. Proficiency in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. Ability to provide episodic treatment. Certification in evidence-based psychotherapies. VA systems experience. Education: Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a qualifying comparable mental health field is required. Education must be from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be supported by a certificate of foreign equivalency if used to meet qualification requirements. Transcript was required if using education to qualify. Physical Requirements: Must be physically and mentally able to perform essential functions efficiently without hazard to self or others. Requires visual acuity, with corrective lenses permitted. Requires keen hearing, with hearing aid permitted. Requires clear and distinctive speech and manual dexterity. May require moderate lifting and carrying between 15 and 44 pounds. May involve occasional exposure to patients who are combative due to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Requires maturity, flexibility, judgment, and ability to work effectively in stressful situations. Requires ability to shift priorities based on patient needs. Requires ability to move within ADA-compliant workspaces, including travel between buildings. Evaluation Criteria: Applicants were evaluated based on qualifications, application materials, resume, CV, and supporting documentation. Experience had to be clearly and specifically described because the agency stated it would not make assumptions. Pre-employment reference checks may be used to verify information and support final selection decisions. Applicants could opt in to make their resume available to hiring managers in the agency with similar positions. Required Documents: Resume Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the Other document upload field without page limitation Transcript, if using education to qualify License, if applicable SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action, if current or former federal employee DD-214 / Statement of Service, if claiming Veterans' preference SF-15 and supporting documentation, if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference Cover letter, disability letter, and other supporting documents, if applicable Benefits: Comprehensive federal benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on appointment type and work schedule. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service, subject to approval. Federal employees may have access to health insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and other federal benefits. Application Deadline: July 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: Closed; reviewing applications This public announcement for a Marriage and Family Therapist - Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs Counselor position at the Sheridan VA Health Care System is listed by USAJOBS as closed and reviewing applications. The posting text referenced an open continuous announcement through August 6, 2026, but the USAJOBS overview lists the closed date as July 8, 2026.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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