Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager)

About the opportunity

This position is multidisciplinary and may be filled as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor at the Program Manager/Coordinator level. Duties include supervising a multidisciplinary staff providing direct readjustment counseling, planning and evaluating professional services, setting treatment priorities, conducting performance-based interviews, developing external networks and working relationships, serving as a subject matter expert on readjustment needs, creating comprehensive outreach plans, ensuring fiscal and budget management, and performing screening, assessment, and individual or group counseling. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $90,925 to $118,204 per year
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan payment reimbursement program with awards up to $200,000
• Service credit for earning annual vacation leave based on prior work or military service experience
• Comprehensive federal benefits package

Who can apply?

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens
• Must hold a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a COAMFTE-approved program, a regionally accredited institution, or a comparable mental health degree meeting VA standards
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice in a State
• Must have five years of post-licensed clinical experience in family systems theory/therapy
• Must possess an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

Required documents

• License
• Proof of AAMFT Supervision Designation
• Resume (or the standard Clinical Resume Document downloaded from VA careers)
• Transcript
• Cover Letter, DD-214/Statement of Service, Disability Letter, SF-50, or other supporting documents if applicable

When to apply

• Date Posted: August 28, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
• Complete the occupational questionnaire online
• Upload the required documents, including your license, AAMFT supervision proof, resume, and transcript
• Click Submit My Answers before the closing date

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Selected applicants are required to serve a 1- or 2-year trial period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
• Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.