Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced) - Triage Access Guidance Team (TAG)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Manchester
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Videos Help Duties Summary This Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced) - Triage Access
Guidance Team (TAG) position is located in Mental Health at the
Manchester VA Medical Center location. This position is a full-time
at 40 hours per week. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities INTRODUCTION The TAG Advanced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ALMFT)
functions as a clinical coordinator for the care of Veterans
seeking same-day and crisis mental health services at the
Manchester VA Medical Center and outlying Community Based
Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Employee works closely with the Primary
Care Mental Health Integration team, mental health (MH) management
team, program managers, and staff regarding crisis assessment and
intervention. Employee also works closely with a diverse group of
Veterans and their support persons to improve clinical and
programmatic outcomes. Services provided include service as MH point of contact (POC)
for multiple initiatives, coordination of crisis related services,
provision of mental health crisis assessments, coordination with
external community agencies, provision of clinical crisis
consultation, and training to Manchester VAMC clinical staff. The
TAG ALMFT serves to support Medical Center program evaluation and
reports for national and VISN-level policies related to Urgent Care
and Suicide Prevention and risk management. The employee works on
an interdisciplinary team which provides services 5 days a week,
with extended hours in the morning and early evening to cover
Urgent Care. Employee is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has
specialized knowledge of practice typically related crisis
intervention and management. The employee functions above the full
performance level which requires completion of a minimum of 1 year
of progressively complex post-masters degree experience equivalent
to the next lower grade level. Experience must demonstrate
possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating
progressively more professional competency. The employee must possess licensure or certification in a state
at the independent practice level (advanced practice license is
preferred). The TAG ALMFT provides mental health services on an
outpatient basis. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time) Program Coordination/Administrative Responsibilities (10% of
time) DUE TO TEXT LIMITATIONS, THIS IS NOT THE ENTIRE TEXT FROM THE
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW THE ENTIRE DUTIES
SECTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES POC LISTED AT THE
BOTTOM OF THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (JOA). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Not Authorized Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Not Authorized Relocation or Travel Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None 0101 Social Science Similar jobs Marriage Therapists Help Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Preferred Experience: Crisis intervention, suicide risk evaluation and safety
planning, ED/UC work experience, or program coordination
experience. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for
employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the
grade of candidates. Education, Experience and Licensure. Candidate must have
successfully completed evidence based training in family therapy
and must have graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program OR have
passed the AMFTRE. Candidate must have at least five years of
post-licensed clinical experience in delivery of family systems therapy
including one-year equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. This
experience must demonstrate the use of an evidence based family
therapy model while exhibiting progressive professional competency
and expertise. Assignments requiring responsibility for providing
clinical supervision must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor
credential. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the
professional KSAs listed below. Demonstrated KSAs: References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G44 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. The actual
grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is
GS-12. Physical Requirements: TAG ALMFT services are conducted at the facility but, could
require travel to CBOC locations, community partners, and other
locations if necessary. The work is generally sedentary. Simple
grasping and fine manipulation are required when using a keyboard
to access a computer. The employee may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations at VA facility. Employee will use
equipment and supplies appropriately and maintain a safe, orderly
work area. Demonstrates infection control practices for disease
prevention (i.e. hand washing, universal precautions/isolation
procedures, etc.) as required. The employee may occasionally be exposed to patients who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders. The employee must be a mature, flexible, sensible
individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,
able to shift priorities based on patient needs. The employee may be required to work an irregular tour and/or
weekends as the need arises to perform TAG related duties as
assigned. Education Substitution of Education: There is no educational substitution
for the GS-12 level.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Manchester , Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced) - Triage Access Guidance Team (TAG), Other , Manchester, New Hampshire
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