USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- Substance Use Disorder
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor specializing in Substance Use Disorder for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves providing substance use disorder services primarily in an outpatient setting, conducting assessments, and participating in treatment planning for veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of veterans and family members
Conduct intake substance use disorder assessments for patients to determine appropriate VA program needs
Active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines
Participate in transition/discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that transitions plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate
Provide individual, family and group counseling as appropriate. Individual and group services will be focused on substance use disorder treatment
Provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advance directives and VA benefits
Act as a consultant to other team/staff members
Provide consultation/education to students of all disciplines on clinical practice and VA policy and procedure
Provide case management to veterans and families, as needed, throughout the continuum of care
Provide a full range of social services within commonly accepted standards of their profession, which includes case work, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate
Provide wellness/prevention education and facilitate patient/family support groups as appropriate
Coordinate treatment and communicate with the care lines to facilitate continuity of care for veterans
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education - 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)
Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment
Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up
Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions using 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 life span
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions
Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively
Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth
Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA
Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship
Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees on the counseling process within various specialty areas
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress
Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced-based practices, screening, and psychosocial assessment
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho-education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration
Company
USAJOBS
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