Marriage and Family Therapist

Agency: Veterans Health Administration

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Multiple Locations

Grade: GS

Schedule: Not provided

Salary: 69373 – 113185 PA

Dates: 2026-09-04T09:10:59.2500 to 2026-09-14T23:59:59.9970

Position dates: 2026-09-04T09:10:59.2500 to 2026-09-14T23:59:59.9970

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Requirements: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Education: Candidates must meet one of the following: Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE, OR Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in a comparable mental health degree (Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, and Psychiatry) that meets the current VA qualification standard of that profession. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to MFT positions in the GS-0182 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State. Exception: This exception only applies at the entry grade level (GS-9). The Secretary, or his/her designee, may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of State prerequisites for licensure examinations for a period not to exceed three (3) years from the date of employment on the condition that MFTs appointed on this basis provide care only under the supervision of a fully licensed MFT with an AAMFT approved license. GRADE DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.GS-09 Marriage and Family Therapist (Entry Level): Experience, Education and Licensure: None beyond the Basic Requirements. Unlicensed MFTs at the GS-9 grade level have completed the required education listed above, and are working toward completi

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