USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - BHIP Therapist
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $107K/yr
0+ years expThe VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, Mental Health Service is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) - BHIP Therapist, at the Space Center Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role involves diagnosing and treating mental disorders, providing psychotherapy, and conducting assessments to support the mental health of veterans.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Diagnose mental disorders
Treat mental disorders through individual, family, and group psychotherapy, utilizing Evidence Based Treatments
Perform formal and informal assessments for a wide variety of patient conditions and diagnoses, including mental illness, substance abuse and general emotional and cognitive functioning
Ensure the assessment and care provided accommodate to the cognitive, emotional, chronological maturation, and diversity needs of the person served
Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions with a strong emphasis on evidence-based models of care in the outpatient mental health settings
Conduct an assessments appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results appropriate to individual patients with attention to the implications of test results for a veteran every-day, real-world function and successful treatment/management of health problems with an emphasis on behavioral health factors associated with improved quality of life
Provide psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention
Work with assigned Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team to support optimum clinical care
Consult and coordinate care with community providers following HIPPA practices to support psychosocial recovery of the person served
Support activities of the Psychology Training Program and participate in relevant educational seminars
Participate in improvement of clinical supervision skills with emphasis on Evidence Based Practice models
Participate in program development tasks, as assigned
Participate in planning of measurement, gathering and analysis of outcome data to guide program evaluation and development
Implement program design and assists in clinical management of program staff, as assigned
Assume responsibility for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation
Maintain ongoing scholarly and self-education activities
Participate in research with relevant populations as opportunities arise
Participate in psychology peer review
Serve on committees or workgroups, 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
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
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
In addition to the basic requirements, the candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: 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
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 and demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below
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, build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and discussions to explain assignments, review progress of cases and confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation
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
Fully licensed, experience providing evidence based treatments in the outpatient settings
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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