U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-EDRP Authorized
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor – EDRP Authorized
Pay range: $73,939.00/yr – $96,116.00/yr (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range).
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.
Qualifications – 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
Licensure
Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 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
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
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)
Grade Determinations: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Experience - Education - and Licensure
In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one year of post-master's or post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level and demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below
LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over the clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC or LPMHC trainee
Some state licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs
Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision
In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9 grade level - the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: 1
Ability to make professional evaluations - decisions - and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation
2
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship
3
Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees on the counseling process within various specialty areas - build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and discussions to explain assignments - review progress of cases and confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation
4
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress Requires independent judgment and skill
5
Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills - including evidenced- based practices - screening - and psychosocial assessment
6
Ability to use a wide variety of individual - group - or family counseling interventions
7
Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.8
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills - family support - and community integration
This may include evidence based psychotherapy
Preferred Experience: At least one year conducting biopsychosocial assessments of patients' needs in a healthcare setting
Experience in working with a multidisciplinary treatment team (at least 1 year)
Experience in providing EBP's (evidenced based psychotherapies)
At least one year experience working with mental health issues such as depression - anxiety - PTSD
At least one year experience in electronic medical record documentation of health and behavioral issues
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary
Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work
Work may also require walking/standing - in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site
Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.
Responsibilities
The incumbent in this position functions as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) for the Amarillo VA Health Care System Behavioral Health Care Line in Amarillo - under the immediate supervision of the Chief - Behavioral Health Service
The LPMHC will be a member of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
The BHIP team is an interdisciplinary team of mental health care professionals that provide comprehensive - accessible - Veteran-centered mental health care in partnership with the Veterans and - when Veteran consents - the Veteran's personal support person(s)
The Behavioral Health Clinic utilizes a broad range of treatment modalities and the incumbent will perform a variety of psychotherapy interventions and service assignments which requires specialized knowledge in the nature and impact of behavioral health conditions on the Veteran and family system
The LPMHC Completes an initial - comprehensive assessment and provides resources and referrals based on this assessment
Treatment plan is developed in collaboration with Veteran and guided by VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline
Plan is developed with input from the Veteran and from the Veteran's family - friends - or authorized surrogate when appropriate and with the Veteran's consent
Plan is personalized and includes measurable objectives
Plan includes documentation of what treatment is being provided - that different treatment options including evidence-based interventions were considered - and the ongoing assessment used to determine whether treatment changes are needed
Provider will include referrals for specialty care (e.g. - substance use disorder program - MHICM - suicide prevention) - domiciliary programs - intensive outpatient treatment and other appropriate interventions
Of utmost concern will be the safety of the client and assurance of effective outcomes for recovery and stabilization
Provides individual and family clinical services
Services consist of time-limited - evidence-based psychotherapy and evidence-informed therapy with the goal of recovery and stabilization
Utilizes measurement-based care to track patient progress and guide treatment decision making
Appropriately monitors and addresses suicidal and homicidal risk
Establishes a positive - working relationship with the client
Regularly monitors and evaluates progress towards goals - discusses progress with client - and addresses barriers to treatment
Adjusts treatment plans based on treatment response - change in psychosocial stressor or life circumstance - and change in suicide risk
Follows-up with client after referral or if the client misses a counseling session
Work Schedule: Typical tour of duty is M-F 8:00am-4:30pm but may be adjusted due to needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact: vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Applications will be referred as needed.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
Location: Amarillo, TX; Salary: $61,111.00 – $96,116.00 (current range as of 3 weeks ago).
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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.
Qualifications – 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
Licensure
Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 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
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
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)
Grade Determinations: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Experience - Education - and Licensure
In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one year of post-master's or post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level and demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below
LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over the clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC or LPMHC trainee
Some state licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs
Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision
In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9 grade level - the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: 1
Ability to make professional evaluations - decisions - and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation
2
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship
3
Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees on the counseling process within various specialty areas - build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and discussions to explain assignments - review progress of cases and confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation
4
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress Requires independent judgment and skill
5
Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills - including evidenced- based practices - screening - and psychosocial assessment
6
Ability to use a wide variety of individual - group - or family counseling interventions
7
Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.8
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills - family support - and community integration
This may include evidence based psychotherapy
Preferred Experience: At least one year conducting biopsychosocial assessments of patients' needs in a healthcare setting
Experience in working with a multidisciplinary treatment team (at least 1 year)
Experience in providing EBP's (evidenced based psychotherapies)
At least one year experience working with mental health issues such as depression - anxiety - PTSD
At least one year experience in electronic medical record documentation of health and behavioral issues
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary
Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work
Work may also require walking/standing - in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site
Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.
Responsibilities
The incumbent in this position functions as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) for the Amarillo VA Health Care System Behavioral Health Care Line in Amarillo - under the immediate supervision of the Chief - Behavioral Health Service
The LPMHC will be a member of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
The BHIP team is an interdisciplinary team of mental health care professionals that provide comprehensive - accessible - Veteran-centered mental health care in partnership with the Veterans and - when Veteran consents - the Veteran's personal support person(s)
The Behavioral Health Clinic utilizes a broad range of treatment modalities and the incumbent will perform a variety of psychotherapy interventions and service assignments which requires specialized knowledge in the nature and impact of behavioral health conditions on the Veteran and family system
The LPMHC Completes an initial - comprehensive assessment and provides resources and referrals based on this assessment
Treatment plan is developed in collaboration with Veteran and guided by VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline
Plan is developed with input from the Veteran and from the Veteran's family - friends - or authorized surrogate when appropriate and with the Veteran's consent
Plan is personalized and includes measurable objectives
Plan includes documentation of what treatment is being provided - that different treatment options including evidence-based interventions were considered - and the ongoing assessment used to determine whether treatment changes are needed
Provider will include referrals for specialty care (e.g. - substance use disorder program - MHICM - suicide prevention) - domiciliary programs - intensive outpatient treatment and other appropriate interventions
Of utmost concern will be the safety of the client and assurance of effective outcomes for recovery and stabilization
Provides individual and family clinical services
Services consist of time-limited - evidence-based psychotherapy and evidence-informed therapy with the goal of recovery and stabilization
Utilizes measurement-based care to track patient progress and guide treatment decision making
Appropriately monitors and addresses suicidal and homicidal risk
Establishes a positive - working relationship with the client
Regularly monitors and evaluates progress towards goals - discusses progress with client - and addresses barriers to treatment
Adjusts treatment plans based on treatment response - change in psychosocial stressor or life circumstance - and change in suicide risk
Follows-up with client after referral or if the client misses a counseling session
Work Schedule: Typical tour of duty is M-F 8:00am-4:30pm but may be adjusted due to needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact: vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Applications will be referred as needed.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
Location: Amarillo, TX; Salary: $61,111.00 – $96,116.00 (current range as of 3 weeks ago).
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