This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 14, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 23, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
**A recruitment and relocation incentive may be offered for a highly qualified applicant** This position conducts mental health assessments and treatment plans and provides consultation to Mental Health Providers to assess eligibility and appropriate level of care for Veterans in need of marriage and family therapy services.
The Marriage and Family Therapist provides direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups to treat depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other serious psychiatric disorders. They will work within their assigned program (Substance Use Disorder Program (SUDP), Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), or other Mental Health services) to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans.
The Marriage and Family Therapist provides crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Mental Health in the outpatient setting. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: May be eligible on a limited ad hoc basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06506F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
DANA.MITCHELL2@VA.GOV · (415) 221-4810 X25781
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $77307 – $100504/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-14.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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