Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced)

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Department of Veterans Affairs
1 month ago
Fargo, North Dakota$89K - $116KFull TimeMarriage & Family TherapyinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

The Fargo VA Health Care System seeks a full-time Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced) embedded within the Mental Health Integrated Care Community. You will provide direct outpatient care to Veterans including individual, couples, family, and group therapy using family systems theory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for Veterans.
  • Provide consultation to professional staff and community providers.
  • Develop and document treatment plans for outpatient Veterans.
  • Function independently with full clinical privileges.

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis and intervention.
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision for licensing if credentialed.
  • Licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist (advanced level).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $89,508 to $116,362 per year.
  • Telework eligible as per agency policy.
  • Full federal benefits including health insurance and pension (FERS).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements stated.

This position offers a meaningful role serving Veterans with mental health needs in a supportive federal environment. Telework options provide flexibility. Competitive federal benefits and pension included.

Apply to join a team dedicated to improving Veteran health and well-being.

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Federal Pension (FERS)
3.5

Burnout Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

30d ago