This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.g.). b. Education. Candidates must meet one of the following: (1) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE, (2) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR, (3) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in a comparable mental health degree (Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry) that meets the current VA qualification standard of that profession. c. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-0182 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State. Grade Determinations: Marriage and Family Therapist, GS-12 (Program Coordinator) Experience, Education, and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. MFT program coordinators of family programs must be trained in family systems therapy/theory. If the assignment is responsible for providing systemic clinical supervision for licensure the individual must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (b) below: Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to meeting the KSAs for GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: 1. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, delegate tasks and facilitate team building. 2. Ability to manage and direct the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 3. Ability to devise innovative ways to adapt work operations to new and changing programs, to develop staffing and budget requirements, and to translate management goals and objectives into well- coordinated and controlled work operations and ensure compliance with pertinent VHA policies. 4. Ability to establish and monitor performance priorities according to standards and program evaluation criteria. 5. Knowledge of family systems theory/therapy in coordination of family programs. References: Marriage and Family Therapist Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The full performance level of this vacancy is 12.
The IOP Program Coordinator oversees and coordinates the day to day operations and implementation of the Intensive Outpatient Program for VACIHCS, with the ability to offer onsite and virtual services. Daily functions include, but are not limited to: Monitoring and ensuring clinical coverage Tracking IOP attendance Providing group and other clinical coverage as needed Problem-solving challenges that may arise during programming Other duties as assigned The IOP provides 9 or more hours of intensive therapeutic programming each week including, but not limited to, groups and individual therapy sessions. Incumbent provides clinical supervision necessary for developing and implementing a successful therapeutic program for Veterans experiencing substance use and general mental health disorders and works closely with SUD CCC and outpatient sud coordinator to ensure successful program implementation. Incumbent will provide support and coordination to general outpatient sud services when needed. Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of services provided to patients in VA Central Iowa substance use disorder programs, with a primary focus on IOP. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities, including visits, referrals, and inpatient days by the use of DSS system, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction through the use of the NEPEC system.This position provides technical and clinical oversight necessary for accomplishing the work of the substance use disorder treatment including program evaluation, performance improvement activities and modification of service patterns as indicated to improve the quality of care. The incumbent oversees the IOP adherence to Joint Commission and CARF standards of evaluation. The incumbent oversees the development and the adherence of VACIHCS substance use disorder treatment is in compliance with the Uniform Services Handbook 1160.01. The incumbent emphasizes use of evidence based practices in treatment. This position develops policies and care processes for IOP and will work in coordination with the SUD continuum of care services at VACIHCS. The incumbent establishes oversight responsibilities, and maintains a record-keeping system for the program including preparation of reports and surveys. The incumbent advises the SUD CCC on goals, objectives, and needs of the facility to meet the goals of quality, effective and efficient substance use disorder care and treatment within IOP. The incumbent will identify gaps in the treatment continuum and effective strategies to meet those gaps. The incumbent works with SUDCC to partner with VISN 23 leadership on the coordination of IOP care at the VISN level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm; one evening a week Telework: Ad-hoc may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Jennifer.Mathis2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized