Marriage and Family Therapist

Summary
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.

Summary
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.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/28/2026 to 02/06/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$75,788 to - $98,530 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 11

Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Chesapeake County, VA

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
11

Job family (Series)
0182 Marriage and Family Therapist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTA-12873121-26-LW
Control number
855726500

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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Duties and

Key Responsibilities

for this position include, but are not limited to the following

Provides evidence-based, evidence-informed, and promising psychotherapeutic interventions, including marital, couples, family, individual, and group psychotherapies

• Provides treatment to patients with a wide variety of problems, including PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders, among others.

• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team, if applicable. Possesses the skills to offer relationships-focused interventions and measures outcomes to interventions

• Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs.

• Provides consultation services to other staff regarding evaluation and appropriate treatment planning for patients with marital and family problems.

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.

• Provides psychoeducation to patients, family members, and significant others.

• Develops patient education materials/modules and assists with Veteran Peer and Family activities as assigned.

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