Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

Summary Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/08/2023 to 09/30/2024 Salary $61,275 - $96,375 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 11 Help Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Fairview, OR Hillsboro, OR Portland, OR Salem, OR Show more locations (1) Vancouver, WA 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) 0183 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSV 24-SRL Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Federal employees - Excepted service Internal to an agency Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Federal employees - Excepted service Internal to an agency Videos Help Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following: Develop an assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members and significant others. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs in order to optimize the Veteran's functional status. The biopsychosocial assessment will include clinical interview, administration of psychiatric test instruments, and/or collateral information. Based on the biopsychosocial assessment, the mental health Licensed Professional Counselor uses professional judgment and beginning practice skills to propose a multiaxial diagnosis assessment using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The Licensed Professional Counselor provides goal planning, evaluation, and intervention with serious and complicated, highly diverse cases involving psychiatric illness. He/she demonstrates an understanding of current techniques to the treatment of this Veteran population related to their physical limitations, psychological needs, psychiatric conditions, environmental needs and age associated illnesses and conditions. Develops and/or contributes to the development of the mental health treatment plan and the setting of achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Licensed Professional Counselor provides consultation and makes recommendations to the interdisciplinary team on course of treatment. Complete documentation in compliance with appropriate documentation standards. The Licensed Professional Counselor consistently maintains an acceptable level of productivity per guidelines which may include special assignments. Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. The Licensed Professional Counselor is responsible for educating the Veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them with appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker related to mental health issues. Responsible for using current social work resources and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of Veterans. The Licensed Professional Counselor will refer the Veteran to needed services. Understands the challenges of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, the Licensed Professional Counselor will educate and encourage the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans for various types of crisis including housing emergencies, psychiatric, suicidality, and other high risk behaviors/situations. Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Wills, and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member/VA provider for identified health education needs. Review the progress notes from the other providers to accurately determine the strengths, limitations and needs of each Veteran being referred for mental health services. He/she will establish and maintain regular liaison with care providers to Veterans in local community agencies and facilities (hospitals, clinic, etc) for the purpose of coordinated care, when indicated. The Licensed Professional Counselor will educate the Veteran, the family and the team of all the options available to them and will collaborate with the Veteran and family on the preferred option. Provide the client with supportive counseling and/or psychosocial treatment. The purpose of such counseling is to deal with the psychosocial impact of coping with chronic/disabling psychiatric illness(es), onset of a catastrophic illness, and to promote psychiatric wellness. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies. Attend all appropriate staff meetings (interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, social work staff meetings, MHC staff meetings, other committees as appropriate, etc.) and perform other duties as required. Collaborate in the performance improvement processes and comply with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/or program. Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will vary between locations. Compressed/Flexible:Available Telework: Partial telework ma be available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement : 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. 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. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Qualifications 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. Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling. CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment. NOTE: It is VHA policy that a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record. April 3, 2018 VA HANDBOOK 5005/106 PART II APPENDIX G43 II-G43-3 (1) Exception. VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure. This exception only applies up to the full performance level. For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed. English Language Proficiency. LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.j . click apply for full job details