U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Tribal HUD-VASH
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, 56401
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor — Tribal HUD‑VASH
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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor‑Tribal HUD‑VASH
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pay Range Base pay range: $73,939.00/yr – $96,116.00/yr (actual pay may vary based on skills and experience)
Summary The incumbent Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) is assigned to the St. Cloud VAHCS Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community (MH ICC). The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA program and provides administrative and clinical duties to fully operate the Tribal HUD‑VASH program.
Qualifications
Citizenship: U.S. citizen (non‑citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible)
Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited program
Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (diagnosis and treatment)
Experience: Minimum one year of post‑master’s or post‑doctoral mental health counseling experience and license at the independent practice level
Advanced counseling skills: Proficiency in crisis intervention, treatment planning, individual/group/family counseling interventions, and evidence‑based practices
Knowledge of DSM—current clinical diagnosis and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices
Program knowledge: Extensive knowledge of programs and service providers in tribal communities throughout central and northern Minnesota
Physical requirement: Participation in pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process
Duties
Review agreements between Tribes, Section 8 landlords, Public Housing Authorities and VA establishing referral sites for HUD‑VASH placements
Participate in program planning and development, advising the supervisor on shifting trends with caseloads and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes
Conduct site visits of HUD‑VASH apartments in rural and remote communities to ensure veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes
Verify veteran’s enrolled tribal member status and eligibility for VA medical care and program participation
Ensure homeless veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance
Collect and submit HUD‑VASH Program participant data as outlined by NEPEC evaluation procedures
Provide HUD‑VASH clinical case management in a rural and remote environment, including advocacy and coordination of care with VA Healthcare System and tribal/community agencies
Comply with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch standards of conduct to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as the Tribal HUD‑VASH Coordinator
Actively participate in Tribal HUD‑VASH Program conference calls and attend training offered by the Tribal HUD‑VASH program
Identify and develop needed changes to program procedures or policies and independently implement these changes based on work experiences
Document all contacts with patients/families in medical charts and complete statistical and other reports in accordance with VA Medical Center policies
Work with VA Medical Center multi‑disciplinary teams and community agencies to develop more effective and efficient ways of delivering healthcare services to Tribal HUD‑VASH Program veterans
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm; evenings and weekends may be required
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor‑Tribal HUD‑VASH
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pay Range Base pay range: $73,939.00/yr – $96,116.00/yr (actual pay may vary based on skills and experience)
Summary The incumbent Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) is assigned to the St. Cloud VAHCS Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community (MH ICC). The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA program and provides administrative and clinical duties to fully operate the Tribal HUD‑VASH program.
Qualifications
Citizenship: U.S. citizen (non‑citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible)
Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited program
Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (diagnosis and treatment)
Experience: Minimum one year of post‑master’s or post‑doctoral mental health counseling experience and license at the independent practice level
Advanced counseling skills: Proficiency in crisis intervention, treatment planning, individual/group/family counseling interventions, and evidence‑based practices
Knowledge of DSM—current clinical diagnosis and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices
Program knowledge: Extensive knowledge of programs and service providers in tribal communities throughout central and northern Minnesota
Physical requirement: Participation in pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process
Duties
Review agreements between Tribes, Section 8 landlords, Public Housing Authorities and VA establishing referral sites for HUD‑VASH placements
Participate in program planning and development, advising the supervisor on shifting trends with caseloads and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes
Conduct site visits of HUD‑VASH apartments in rural and remote communities to ensure veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes
Verify veteran’s enrolled tribal member status and eligibility for VA medical care and program participation
Ensure homeless veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance
Collect and submit HUD‑VASH Program participant data as outlined by NEPEC evaluation procedures
Provide HUD‑VASH clinical case management in a rural and remote environment, including advocacy and coordination of care with VA Healthcare System and tribal/community agencies
Comply with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch standards of conduct to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as the Tribal HUD‑VASH Coordinator
Actively participate in Tribal HUD‑VASH Program conference calls and attend training offered by the Tribal HUD‑VASH program
Identify and develop needed changes to program procedures or policies and independently implement these changes based on work experiences
Document all contacts with patients/families in medical charts and complete statistical and other reports in accordance with VA Medical Center policies
Work with VA Medical Center multi‑disciplinary teams and community agencies to develop more effective and efficient ways of delivering healthcare services to Tribal HUD‑VASH Program veterans
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm; evenings and weekends may be required
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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