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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Trauma Recovery Program Specialist

Jackson, Mississippi, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor for the Trauma Recovery Program at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center. This role involves providing expert clinical services to Veterans, including psychological assessments, evidence-based treatment, and coordination of care.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides a wide range of psychological assessment services, including screening for PTSD and highly prevalent comorbid conditions, for the Medical Center Veteran population

Provides expert assessment and diagnostic services for patients with problems related to post traumatic stress disorder

Provides motivational enhancement activities to prepare Veterans to participate in clinically appropriate care

Provides treatment/rehabilitation services for Veterans with a wide range of problems, including individual and group therapy, family/relationship counseling, and psychoeducation

Provides expert evidence-based treatment/rehabilitation services for problems related to post traumatic stress disorder and comorbid conditions

Provides expert consultation to providers within and outside of mental health to assist in diagnosis and treatment of their patients

Provides psycho-educational and treatment services to the families of Veterans with problems related to the overall treatment plan for the Veteran and will allow better care for the Veteran

Provides screening for cognitive deficits to determine if a referral for an expert neuropsychological evaluation is needed

Promotes communication/interactions between medical team members, patients, and their families to facilitate the medical treatment progress

Provides training and coordination of work for staff as assigned

Provides education about trauma treatment and programs to staff, Veterans, community members, and/or media

Executes timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center as appropriate

Qualification

Licensed Professional Mental Health CounselorClinical Mental Health CounselingPsychological AssessmentEvidence-Based TreatmentCrisis InterventionMulticultural Counseling SkillsComputer Software ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation

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: LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English

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)

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

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)

Experience, Education, and Licensure: The GS-9 grade level is the entry grade level for LPMHCs with less than one year of experience(post-master's degree) or for LPMHCs at the master's or doctoral level who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 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; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills

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

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

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. Requires independent judgment and skill

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

Preferred

Experience working with mental health populations

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.