USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Liscensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager)
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $157K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager for the Readjustment Counseling Service. This role involves professional and administrative supervision of readjustment counseling services and oversight of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective outreach and care coordination for eligible individuals within the designated service area.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA)
The VCD supervises both professional and nonprofessional staff including multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals of various performance levels who work in multiple locations (Vet Centers, Vet Center Outstations and Community Access Points) and in communities distant from the Vet Center through planned outreach, often in conjunction with a Mobile Vet Center
Administrative and outreach staff service functions are also the responsibility of the VCD
The LPMHC Program Manager VCD oversees the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
Leads the coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
VCD takes the lead in planning, establishing and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the work of all Vet Center staff, including social workers, other Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health professionals, Title 5 Readjustment counselors, outreach workers and office Managers
Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include in-person and virtual services
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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)
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
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
Ability to make judgments and decisions associated with program management
Ability to monitor program outcomes using data driven quality assurance process
Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided
Ability to manage a wide range of programs which include the operation and management of key clinical, training or administrative programs
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Company
USAJOBS
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