U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - (LPMHC/BHIP)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, 46112
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor – (LPMHC/BHIP)
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $61,680.00/yr - $97,011.00/yr
Summary The BHIP Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) provides counseling and therapy services to Veterans receiving care in the outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). In collaboration with the BHIP LPMHC evaluates the Veteran's presenting psychosocial problems and facilitates access to the resources that can most appropriately minimize the Veteran's psychosocial stressors.
Qualifications
United States citizenship
English language proficiency
Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 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 Addiction Counseling, Community Counseling, Gerontology Counseling, Marital-Couple-and-Family Counseling
Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment
VHA policy requires a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice to be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and has access to the electronic health record
Exception: VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure, but only up to the full performance level for grade levels at or above the full performance level
The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 3 years for a LPMHC that provides care under the clinical supervision of a licensed LPMHC who is at or above the full performance level
For entry level (GS-9) candidates must be licensed; for grade levels at or above the full performance level the candidate must be licensed
Experience, education, and licensure: LPMHCs with less than one year of experience post-master’s degree are eligible for GS-9; those with at least one year of experience and a license may be considered for GS-11
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning, continuum of care, evaluation, and follow-up
Knowledge of DSM and application of professional counseling practices
Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systemic interventions and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the lifespan
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions
Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team focusing on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning
Basic skill in the use of computer software for drafting documents, data management, and clinical documentation, including Telehealth
Ability to learn and utilize software programs used by VHA
Knowledge of statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting counseling practice
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
Physical requirements: walking, standing, bending, lifting, and periods of sitting
Preferred experience: Incumbent must have experience with individual therapy with adult clients
Promotion potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
Provides counseling and therapy services to Veterans in the outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program
Clinical responsibilities: Provides evidence‑based counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in collaboration with multidisciplinary BHIP staff as needed
Provides group counseling services in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff for Veterans seeking substance use disorder and mental health treatment
Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues
Accepts additional and special assignments necessary to meet program goals or Veteran needs
Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system in a timely and accurate manner
Might serve on assigned mental health committees or task forces
Represents the Medical Center at professional and community group events and committees as a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program representative
Participates in ongoing performance improvement initiatives within the assigned Mental Health track
Functions: Screening and assessment of the Veteran’s biopsychosocial needs and barriers to facilitate access to appropriate VA and community resources
Coordinates gathering of information vital to setting appropriate treatment goals and timelines
Determines realistic goals in coordination with the treatment team and the Veteran, including problem, goal, objective, and specific concrete interventions
Works according to the full-time schedule 07:30‑16:00 or 08:00‑16:30; telework and virtual options in accordance with VA policy and supervisor discretion
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $61,680.00/yr - $97,011.00/yr
Summary The BHIP Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) provides counseling and therapy services to Veterans receiving care in the outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). In collaboration with the BHIP LPMHC evaluates the Veteran's presenting psychosocial problems and facilitates access to the resources that can most appropriately minimize the Veteran's psychosocial stressors.
Qualifications
United States citizenship
English language proficiency
Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 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 Addiction Counseling, Community Counseling, Gerontology Counseling, Marital-Couple-and-Family Counseling
Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment
VHA policy requires a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice to be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and has access to the electronic health record
Exception: VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure, but only up to the full performance level for grade levels at or above the full performance level
The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 3 years for a LPMHC that provides care under the clinical supervision of a licensed LPMHC who is at or above the full performance level
For entry level (GS-9) candidates must be licensed; for grade levels at or above the full performance level the candidate must be licensed
Experience, education, and licensure: LPMHCs with less than one year of experience post-master’s degree are eligible for GS-9; those with at least one year of experience and a license may be considered for GS-11
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning, continuum of care, evaluation, and follow-up
Knowledge of DSM and application of professional counseling practices
Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systemic interventions and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the lifespan
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions
Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team focusing on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning
Basic skill in the use of computer software for drafting documents, data management, and clinical documentation, including Telehealth
Ability to learn and utilize software programs used by VHA
Knowledge of statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting counseling practice
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
Physical requirements: walking, standing, bending, lifting, and periods of sitting
Preferred experience: Incumbent must have experience with individual therapy with adult clients
Promotion potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
Provides counseling and therapy services to Veterans in the outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program
Clinical responsibilities: Provides evidence‑based counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in collaboration with multidisciplinary BHIP staff as needed
Provides group counseling services in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff for Veterans seeking substance use disorder and mental health treatment
Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues
Accepts additional and special assignments necessary to meet program goals or Veteran needs
Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system in a timely and accurate manner
Might serve on assigned mental health committees or task forces
Represents the Medical Center at professional and community group events and committees as a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program representative
Participates in ongoing performance improvement initiatives within the assigned Mental Health track
Functions: Screening and assessment of the Veteran’s biopsychosocial needs and barriers to facilitate access to appropriate VA and community resources
Coordinates gathering of information vital to setting appropriate treatment goals and timelines
Determines realistic goals in coordination with the treatment team and the Veteran, including problem, goal, objective, and specific concrete interventions
Works according to the full-time schedule 07:30‑16:00 or 08:00‑16:30; telework and virtual options in accordance with VA policy and supervisor discretion
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr