Summary The position of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Program Coordinator is an essential and integral part of the overall Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP), which is managed by the Mental Health Service at OVAHCS. The primary responsibilities of this position are to independently identify, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and implement all aspects of the PMDB program at all locations of the Orlando OVAHCS. Responsibilities The PMDB Program Coordinator is responsible for managing, coordinating, arranging, scheduling, and tracking all of PMDB education and training at all facilities encompassed by the Orlando VAHCS, and for employees, residents, interns, and students. The specific clinical duties may vary depending on the clinical location, but may include individual and group therapy, consultation on difficult or complex cases, education of staff, and trainee supervision. The PMDB Program Coordinator has broad management responsibilities in the management of the PMDB functions, duties, and direct reports/ facility FTE RN PMDB Educators throughout the Healthcare System. The Coordinator will manage the daily operations of the PMDB Program, develop policies and procedures for program operation, oversee the performance improvement measures, and prepare reports for the facility, VISN and national use as needed. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the day-to-day functions of the PMDB Program Serves as the point person for information, consultation, and problem-solving for PMDB-related issues. Serves as Supervisor of direct reports, FTE PMDB Educators/RNs. Develops policies and procedures; prepares reports as needed; tracks and manages data, including performance improvement measures. Remains knowledgeable about facility-, VISN-, and National-policies and trends related to PMDB and Workplace Violence Prevention. Communicates regularly with VACO-level PMDB Point of Contact(s) to receive information about training opportunities, possible sources of funding, or other resources available to facilitate improvements related to PMDB. Monitors and ensures that VISN- and National-level policies related to PMDB education and training are implemented. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by supervisors and program management team, the MH&BSS ACOS (or designee), and the facility Director, as requested. Consults with the MH&BSS programs in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs for Veterans who have histories of disruptive behavior and/or are at future risk for disruptive behavior. Assists the department and facility in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of PMDB programming. Provides a full range of evaluation services and diagnoses of mental disorders; provides evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy; provides education to patients, family members, and significant others. Provides consultation to professional staff within the assigned Mental Health program, and to community providers, concerning clinical findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients with psychological and psychiatric problems. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for Veterans with psychological and psychiatric problems-patients receiving services within the program. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide services to Veterans with psychiatric and psychological problems. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 8am to 4:30pm. However, the selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on the needs of the service and patient care. Telework: May be available - Ad Hoc (when necessary or needed) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Marriage & Family Therapist (Program Coordinator) Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination, and be cleared to drive/transport Veteran patients in government vehicle Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/29/2024. 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: (1) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by COAMFTE, OR (2) Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, OR (3) 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-0101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted MFT license to independently practice marriage and family therapy in a State. English Language Proficiency: MFTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). All persons employed in VHA as a MFT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, demoted, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. MFTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees who are retained as a MFT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a MFT. Grade Determinations: Marriage and Family Therapist, GS-12 (Program Coordinator) Experience, Education, and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. MFT program coordinators of family programs must be trained in family systems therapy/theory. If the assignment is responsible for providing systemic clinical supervision for licensure, the individual must have an AAMFT Approved Supervisor credential. Preferred Experience: Those applicants with a current PMDB Master Trainer status, are highly preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/101, Part II, Appendix G44 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Light lifting (under 15 pounds), Walking (up to 2 hours), Hearing (aid permitted), emotional/mental stability. 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, Hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a MFT program from a regionally accredited institution, 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. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. This is not a bargaining unit position. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.