Summary The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS) provides medical care in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and community settings. The MFT Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative and day-to-day operations of the Topeka campus's residential and inpatient continuum of mental health care. This includes oversight of three integrative programs: Stress Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP), Psychiatric Recovery & Wellness Program (PRWP), andAcute Psychiatry Unit. Responsibilities This is announcement is for a Detail not to exceed one year. One candidate will be selected from one of the following announcements: Psychologist Program Manager: CBSS-12796155-25-SO Social Worker Program Coordinator: CBSS-12796156-25-SO Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager: CBSS-12796157-25-SO Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Program Manager: CBSS-12796158-25-SO Duties to include: Manages all clinical and administrative operations of the residential programs to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective provision of rehabilitation and treatment services. Develop specific policies, procedures, guidelines, and selection criteria that are consistent with the services offered by the residential treatment programs. Develops and reports to the BH Service Line Manager estimates of budget requirements based on past experience, anticipated workload, and production capability of the residential treatment programs. Responsible for the local screening policies and admission decisions but may delegate the process to appropriate staff members. Responsible for facilitating access to screening by coordinating transportation assistance through the use of technologies, such as video conferencing, or employing off-site or outreach staff to screen for admission. Responsible for completing all mandating reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and accreditation requirements relevant to the residential programs. Establish procedures for the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of all program activities. Ensure the collaboration and integration of treatment and rehabilitation services with Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and other specialty services. Establish and effectively communicates program emphasis, operating policy, and overall treatment philosophy to other operational entities. Effectively manages general personnel policies and established practices regarding program operations as these relate to key employees and management actions with possible serious repercussions. Report significant and adverse events and program changes. Develop written procedures for detecting contraband brought onto the unit. Develop and maintains a safe medication management policy. Coordinates with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Employment Services. Coordinate with ambulatory care clinics as needed for Veterans to receive direct care from services outside the residential programs. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a Stakeholder Committee. Collaborate with supervisors as needed, to provide input for performance issues for staff in residential programs. Assists the BH Service Line Manager in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects, Compile data and evaluate the results against appropriate standards and recommend corrective action Provide a full range of discipline-specific clinical services. Ability to provide discipline-specific professional advice and consultation. Must possess a thorough knowledge and have experience in discipline-specific matters. Provide discipline-specific clinical consultation and clinical supervision for MFT students, interns, residents. Involved in the discipline-specific training program and training committee. Serve on Medical Center or healthcare system, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Represent the Medical Center at professional community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices and employees of State and local governments. Prepares Issue Briefs and responses to Congressional inquiries as needed. Work Schedule: May be responsible for a tour of duty that includes early morning, and evenings to accommodate patient care needs during weekends, holidays, evenings and nights. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager), GS-13 Experience, Education, and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to that equivalent to the GS-12 grade level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. MFT Program Manager must have graduated from a COAMFTE approved program OR have passed the AMFTRB examination. MFT Program Manager must have five years of post- licensed clinical experience in family systems theory/therapy and must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressive professional competency and expertise. MFT Program Manager must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential. Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to meeting the KSAs for GS-13 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees to include staff performance evaluation and may include evaluations of lower level assignments and support staff. Ability to facilitate professional development of other MFTs across programs/or locations (i.e. CBOC, outpatient clinics, etc.) and guide them in current practice guidelines. Ability to collaborate with leaders of other disciplines within facilities, the community, VISN, and VACO. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives, reporting requirements and the ability to devise ways to adapt work operations to new and changing programs, staffing and budget requirements. This includes knowledge of VA policy and procedures as well as fair, principled and decisive leadership practices. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Ability to clinically supervise in areas related to the provision of marital and family therapy services to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Education 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/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. 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. 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