About the opportunity
The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs Counselor position in Sheridan, Wyoming. This clinical role involves delivering evidence-based psychosocial and environmental interventions to reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with mental health conditions, dementia, and other neuropsychiatric conditions. The incumbent will provide clinical case management, therapeutic counseling, and specialized services as a key component of the Sheridan VA HCS and VISN 19 mental health services. Responsibilities include formulating and implementing individual treatment plans, conducting individual and group therapy, managing crises, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating veterans and their families. This is a full-time Excepted Service position with a salary range of $61,722 to $97,087 per year.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $61,722 to $97,087 per year (GS-9 to GS-11 grade levels)
- Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and life insurance
- Opportunities for service credit toward annual (vacation) leave accrual based on prior work or military service
Who can apply?
- United States Citizenship (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
- Hold a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE-approved program or regionally accredited institution, or a comparable mental health degree meeting VA qualification standards
- For GS-11 full performance level, candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice in a State and have a minimum of one year of post-master's degree experience
- For GS-9 entry level, unlicensed MFTs working toward licensure prerequisites may be considered under specific supervision conditions
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Selective Service Registration for males born after December 31, 1959
Required documents
- Resume (including the standard Clinical Resume Document downloaded from the VA careers page uploaded into the primary resume field)
- Full resume/CV (can be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document field)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming veterans' preference)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Professional Certification
- SF-15 (Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference, if applicable)
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former Federal employees)
- Transcript (if using education to qualify)
When to apply
- Applications open on August 26, 2026
- Initial cutoff date to review applicants is September 10, 2026
- Application closing deadline is October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Review the vacancy announcement and ensure all eligibility and qualification requirements are met
- Download the standard Clinical Resume Document and prepare your complete application package including transcripts, licenses, and veteran documentation if applicable
- Create or log in to your existing account on USAJOBS
- Complete the online application questionnaire via USA Staffing
- Upload your resume and required supporting documents to the appropriate fields
- Submit your complete application package by October 26, 2026
Additional information
- This position is an open continuous announcement until October 26, 2026, with qualified applicants considered and referred as vacancies become available
- Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) with a degree from a COAMFTE-approved program.
- Unlicensed MFTs working toward licensure prerequisites (eligible for GS-9).
- Clinicians interested in residential rehabilitation and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
- New hires must undergo a 1-2 year trial period.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for clinicians seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to provide specialized psychosocial interventions for veterans dealing with mental health conditions and dementia.
Our take
Highly recommended for licensed MFTs or those nearing licensure who want to serve veterans in a residential rehabilitation setting in Wyoming.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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