What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marriage and Family Therapist Program Coordinator Lead position at Veterans Health Administration?
Job Summary
The Marriage and Family Therapist Program Coordinator position is a key role within the Veterans Health Administration, providing support to veterans and their families through community-based interventions and suicide prevention programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with experience in program management, family therapy, and community outreach. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a leader in communicating with, organizing, and managing community partner interactions
- Help build coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide in the catchment area
- Facilitate integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community
- Analyze current community capacity and organization to manage the intersection of community and facility resources
- Develop and strengthen Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention (SP) by connecting VA programs and stakeholders
- Conduct community-based interventions and provide outreach and education on suicide prevention related topics and services
- Track and assess the response of all parties so that potential problem areas can be identified, avoided, and/or corrected
Requirements:
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE-approved program
- Full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State
- At least one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, delegate tasks, and facilitate team building
Benefits:
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
The Marriage and Family Therapist Program Coordinator position is a key role within the Veterans Health Administration, providing support to veterans and their families through community-based interventions and suicide prevention programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with experience in program management, family therapy, and community outreach. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a leader in communicating with, organizing, and managing community partner interactions
- Help build coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide in the catchment area
- Facilitate integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community
- Analyze current community capacity and organization to manage the intersection of community and facility resources
- Develop and strengthen Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention (SP) by connecting VA programs and stakeholders
- Conduct community-based interventions and provide outreach and education on suicide prevention related topics and services
- Track and assess the response of all parties so that potential problem areas can be identified, avoided, and/or corrected
Requirements:
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE-approved program
- Full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State
- At least one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, delegate tasks, and facilitate team building
Benefits:
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
