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Licensed Prof Mental Health Counselor-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Case Manager

Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $103K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Western Colorado Health Care System is part of the Veterans Health Administration, dedicated to providing comprehensive care for Veterans. They are seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to serve as an advocate for Veterans and their families, ensuring the delivery of seamless mental health services throughout the continuum of care.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as an advocate on behalf of Veterans, and their families, assigned to a BHIP team to ensure delivery of comprehensive, seamless mental health services is maintained throughout the continuum of care. This includes communication within and across the lines to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans

Acts as a clinical resource/point-of-contact to Veterans and other team/staff members

Conducts biopsychosocial assessments to determine care coordination and treatment needs of Veterans

Provides consultation/education to Veterans and families on VA resources (including self-management tools), community resources, advanced directives, and VA benefits

Actively participates in the treatment planning process with other disciplines

Participates in discharge planning with other disciplines and is responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate to promote continuity of care

Acts as a liaison between VA and community resources, to include education and bidirectional communication that promotes seamless care

Serves on Interdisciplinary Treatment Team(s)

Provides crisis intervention when indicated including timely assessment of at-risk Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety plan as appropriate

Provides when needed, individual, family and group counseling

Provides wellness/prevention education and may facilitate patient/family educational/bridging supportive sessions as appropriate

Documents interventions and activities in patient's electronic health record and ensure appropriate hand-off communication and documentation when transferring patient care

Actively participate in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with care coordination needs and caseloads and identifying the need for making recommendations on program procedures and/or policy changes based upon work experiences

Takes responsibility for improving professional skills, participating in planning, and executing specific staff development projects, attending seminars and institutes, and participating in training programs of other disciplines as requested

Performs other BHIP-related duties as directed by the Supervisor, such as, but not limited to: Training/mentoring and oversight of new staff & those not yet clinically licensed and preparing for and training to staff on CARF & The Joint Commission standards and accreditation process

Follows national guidance and local policy and SOPs for the MHSL. This includes following policies and documentation requirements as required for CARF and The Joint Commission accreditation as well as other internal and external requirements

Participates in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the supervisor and/or MHSL leadership

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed Professional Mental Health CounselorClinical Mental Health CounselingCrisis InterventionBiopsychosocial AssessmentsTreatment PlanningMulticultural Counseling SkillsComputer Software ProficiencyTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in VHA must hold a full, current, & unrestricted license to independently practice as a LPMHC which includes diagnosis & treatment

Candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: Ability to engage in intake & assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning & implementation, continuum of care, evaluation & follow-up

Knowledge of current Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals & 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, & strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, & career development across the life span

Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity & possesses multicultural counseling skills

Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, & relational functioning of individuals, groups & families & on the counseling approaches, strategies, & 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 & thorough clinical documentation & delivery of services, such as Telehealth

Ability to learn & utilize software programs in use by VHA

Knowledge & understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, regulations affecting professional practice of counseling

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing, with people from varied backgrounds

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least 1 year of post-master's or post-doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) & must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level

Preferred

VA Experience Preferred

Understanding of Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) within the VA

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)