Marriage and Family Therapist (PRRC Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center)

Quick Facts

• Role: Marriage and Family Therapist (PRRC)

Description

The PRRC Marriage and Family Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team to provide evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, and referrals for Veterans enrolled in the PRRC. The therapist meets with participants to help identify and develop recovery goals, performing clinical assessment and psychosocial diagnosis to support treatment, education, and discharge planning. The position also includes counseling and crisis-oriented interventions, systemic therapy, and consultation to VA staff about psychosocial needs and recovery-plan adherence.

Responsibilities

• Review subjective and objective data to assess Veterans, families, and psychosocial support systems and determine viable treatment options

• Conduct clinical interviews, document findings, and support care planning, education, case management, and discharge planning goals

• Use professional judgment to make psychosocial diagnoses; assess at-risk factors and develop disposition plans

• Perform rapid assessments; develop crisis management plans; complete suicide risk assessment as appropriate

• De-escalate and comfort Veterans in crisis using communication techniques

• Provide psychosocial treatment to individuals, groups, couples, and families using systemic therapy methods

• Provide supportive counseling using the Recovery Model and trauma-informed brief interventions

• Consult with other specialists and contribute to recovery-plan development within the interdisciplinary team

• Provide ethical, confidentiality-compliant guidance and consultation to VA staff

• Participate in coverage for social work services as needed (inpatient and outpatient)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service registration (for applicable males)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment steps; provide acceptable identification

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Participate in required seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Degree requirements: MFT master’s/doctoral (COAMFTE-approved or regionally accredited), or comparable mental health degree meeting VA standards

• Full, current, unrestricted MFT license for independent practice in a State

• Demonstrate GS-11 KSAs: independent psychosocial assessment for Veterans and families; counseling/psychotherapy for individuals/groups/couples/families; effective professional relationships; knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, ethics, regulations, and VA policies (including confidentiality limits); ability to provide training/consultation and clinical oversight/supervision as applicable

• Skill in computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, accurate clinical documentation, and quality-improvement tracking

Benefits

Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the specific role type and status.