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.

Duties

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. The IOP provides 9 or more hours of intensive therapeutic programming each week including, but not limited to, groups and individual therapy sessions. 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. 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. Oversees the IOP adherence to Joint Commission and CARF standards of evaluation. Develops policies and care processes for IOP and will work in coordination with the SUD continuum of care services at VACIHCS. establishes oversight responsibilities, and maintains a record-keeping system for the program including preparation of reports and surveys. 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. Identifies gaps in the treatment continuum and effective strategies to meet those gaps. Collaborates with SUDCC to partner with VISN 23 leadership on the coordination of IOP care at the VISN level. Provides group and individual therapy, and completes substance use assessments, psychosocial intakes, and treatment plans in a timely manner. Develops comprehensive treatment plans establishing and maintaining therapeutic alliances, developing and providing clinically efficacious therapeutic treatment modalities with the use of evidence base practices. Using known available resources and the initial assessment of the Veteran's likelihood to accept differing types of assistance, makes initial and continuing decisions regarding use of VA and non-VA services and referrals. Establishes a continuing relationship with Veteran and involved family members, evaluating progress towards goals and adjusting the treatment plan as appropriate. Meets with caregiver, Veteran, and/or family members to assess accomplishments and re-establish goals. Monitors progress, maintains comprehensive documentation, ensures expert diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders, and shows competent discretion in decision to adjust treatment. Makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans to maintain the Veteran in the least restrictive level of care with the goal to maximize functioning in the community. Provides feedback regarding clinical observations of staff within the IOP and Substance Use Disorder program to SUD CCC. Works closely with the supervisor on issues related to performance to ensure compliance with CARF, Joint Commission, Mental Health Uniform Service Package, VISN and local program requirements. Assists in planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures; developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, coordinating and overseeing SUD staff. Work Schedule: 0800-1630 4 days per week One day per week will be 1000-1830. Monday-Friday Telework: Ad Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 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 chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Education. Candidates must meet one of the following: Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE, Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR, 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. 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. Loss of Licensure. Once licensed, MFTs must maintain a full, current and unrestricted license to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0182 MFT series and may result in termination of employment. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. MFTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a MFT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, demoted, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. MFTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees who are retained as a MFT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a MFT. Grade Determinations: Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Coordinator), GS-12 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 below: Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to meeting the KSAs for GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, delegate tasks and facilitate team building. Ability to manage and direct the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 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 10 controlled work operations and ensure compliance with pertinent VHA policies. Ability to establish and monitor performance priorities according to standards and program evaluation criteria. Knowledge of family systems theory/therapy in coordination of family programs. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Marriage and Family Therapist Qualification Standard (va.gov) The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. 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.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310 US
• Name: Breeze Hennes
• Phone: (320) 252-1670 X5222
• Email: [email protected]