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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE, OR YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC NOTICE THAT YOU ARE RATED INELIGIBLE. SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION TO UPLOAD. ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS.
Experience, Education and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, the GS-11 full
performance level requires completion of a minimum of 1 year of post-master's degree experience in the field of health care marriage and family therapy work (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure in a state at the independent practice level. In addition, the candidate must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level and must demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (b) below.
OR
A doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health from an
accredited training program may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional marriage and family therapy experience in a clinical setting.
VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
DUTY LOCATION/CAMPUS: Vet Center, 201 West Broadway, Street, Suite A, North Little Rock, AR 72114
TOUR OF DUTY: Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Some evenings and weekend hours will be required, to include working a minimum of one (1) Saturday per month and working one (1) evening tour per week. (Please note: Alternate schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the mission)
****MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID STATE DRIVERS LICENSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRIVING GSA VEHICLES.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
06/14/2017 to 06/27/2017
$60,210 - $78,270 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel away from duty station in support of direct care, outreach events and/or training.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
RQ-17-KG-1967300
472066900
DUTIES:
Provides individual, family, and group counseling to Veterans and family members over issues of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and related psychological difficulties, marital and family issues, substance abuse, employment, military sexual trauma, homelessness, bereavement, and other issues impacting a Veteran's ability to successfully re-enter civilian society.
Conducts intake and needs assessment of Veterans and their significant others to determine specific problems.
Develops comprehensive and unique goal-oriented treatment plans that reflect a course of therapeutic intervention that will address the needs identified in the assessment.
Conducts outreach to identify program eligible Veterans and their family members, promote the use of Vet Center Services, and present educational programs about combat Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Readjustment Counseling Service.
Provides crisis intervention, stabilization and follow-up for Veterans and significant others.
Prepares and maintains client clinical records/administrative records and reports in accordance with program guidelines and policies.
The MFT will also participate in and provide consultation to other team members; participates in conjoint emergency treatment with medical facility mental health personnel.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. If selected for this position you will be required to give information which demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan, interventions based on research and theory, family and system interaction, formal diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, evidence-based practice and assessment tools.
2. Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and the knowledge to formulate, implement, and re-evaluate a treatment plan through continuous assessment identifying the patient's problems, strengths, readiness to change, external influences, and current events surrounding the origins and maintenance of the presenting issue, and interactional patterns within the client system. This includes the utilization of testing measures where appropriate.
3. Ability to provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples and families in a culturally competent manner that facilitates change through restructuring and reorganizing of the client system.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals in collaboration throughout treatment regarding clinical, ethical and legal issues and concerns. This includes the ability to represent and educate others regarding the MFT perspective in interdisciplinary staff meetings while respecting the roles and responsibilities of other professionals working with the client.
5. Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case law, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of marriage and family therapy. This includes the ability to assist clients in making informed decisions relevant to treatment to include limits of confidentiality.
6. Ability to provide
orientation, training and consultation to new MFTs including clinical oversight
of MFT graduate students, and/or provide supervision to pre-licensure MFTs.
7. Skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents,
data management, maintaining accurate, timely and through clinical
documentation, and tracking quality improvements.
Physical Requirements: Although physical strength is not necessary for this position, emotional maturity, compassion for others, and endurance in stressful situations are required. A high level of physical energy is required, as the incumbent will be expected to meet with many people in different places in the course of the work day. Functional Requirements: moderate lifting 15-44 pounds, Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Light carrying under 15 pounds, use of fingers, Walking (2 hours), Near vision correctable t 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye, Environmental Factors: Outside and inside, working closely with others, Working alone, Other Specify: Some travel. Hearing (aid permitted).
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans
should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section
provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation
related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of
service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference
(such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15
"Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as
stated on the form. For more information, please review the information
for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Basic Requirements:
· Basic Requirements: The requirements for employment as a VHA MFT are prescribed by statue in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(10), as amended by section 201 Public Law 109-461, enacted December 22, 2006. To qualify for appointment as an MFT in VHA, all applicants must:
· U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
· Education: Hold a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or have graduated from a nationally accredited program conferring a comparable mental health degree as specified in the qualification standards of those disciplines (Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry). All additional course work taken to be accepted for MFT licensure must come from a nationally accredited program in one of the above areas. Note: a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE approved program is considered to be a comparable mental health degree.
· Experience: The experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current professional marriage and family therapy practice. The experience must be post-master's degree or above. Experience satisfying this requirement must be active professional practice, which is paid/non-paid employment as a professional MFT or obtained following graduation with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or comparable degree in mental health from an accredited training program.
· Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-101 series in VHA must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State.
· Exception: Licensure requirement may be waived for person who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure examination for a period not to exceed 2 years from the date of employment on the condition that the MFT's appointed on this basis provide care only under the supervision of a fully licensed MFT. Non-licensed MFT's who or otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate MFT under the authority 38 U.S.C.§ 7405(c)(2)(B). This exception only applies at the entry level (GS-9). For grades at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed. Failure to obtain licensure within the required deadline will result in removal from the GS-101 MFT series and may result in termination of employment.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: Final salary will be determined by the professional standards board
REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005/41, Part II, Appendix G44
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume. Required - Refer to duties and KSA's
2. VA Form 10-2850c - Applicationfor Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire (required)
4. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OF306.pdf). This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.
5. If current or former Federal Employee, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action, from your Official Personnel Folder, noting current grade, salary and position title; a copy of your SF-50 that shows your highest previous grade, if applicable. (Required)
6. Performance/Proficiency appraisal current or most recently rated. (Required for CAVHS and Federal Employees)
7. Transcript (Required)
8. License (Required if you a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
The following additional documents are required if you are claiming Veterans Preference:
1. Veterans' Preference documentation
2. Legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). NOTE: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Your Veterans preference will be based on the documents you submit. Members 4 Copy
3. SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, complete and signed. http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
4. VA award letter of disability indicating certification of entitlement.
5. Any documents required on the SF-15 form.
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1967300.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 to receive consideration.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1967300
****The positions below are Multi-disciplinary positions and will be filled by one of the following occupations:
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker, OR Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
The positions are concurrently advertised under Job Announcement Numbers:
Marriage and Family Therapist RQ-17-KG-1967300
Licensed Social Worker RQ- 17-KG-1967454
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor RQ- 17-KG-1967363