USAJOBS · 9 hours ago
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP Mental Health Treatment Coordinator)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) to join the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) at the Texas Valley Coastal Bend VA Health Care System. The LPMHC will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and coordinating the treatment of Veterans, ensuring they receive comprehensive and accessible mental health care.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services which requires advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations
May have clinical program management responsibilities under the direction of program managers, program coordinators, or discipline specific supervisors which include the operation and management of various psychology or System (VATVCBHCS)
May assist with coordinating of administrative and programmatic resources of various clinical programs with oversight by program managers, program coordinators, or discipline specific supervisors
May coordinate programming within the various mental health programs with managers of other programs in mental health as well as with discipline supervisors of affected staff assigned to these programs
Assists managers of mental health programs in making sure that work is assigned in a systematic way and meets facility and VA guidelines/standards
Maintains understanding of mental health treatment goals and interventions, acts as point of contact, care coordination, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure regular specialty mental health engagement of Veterans assigned to the MHTC, provides Veteran/family education, self-management resources, completion of care coordination needs assessment, provision of mental health care coordination; monitoring and adjusting plan as needed, and supporting evaluation of mental health care coordination
Provides transition of care hand off, through written communication in the electronic health record, and/or submission of relevant consults
May serve as the representative for Psychology Service on various Psychology Service, Mental Health Service Line, System, or VISN administrative committees or work groups as assigned
Provides subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in the specialty area, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective practice skills. In addition, there may be opportunities to teach and mentor staff and students in the specialty area of practice
Expands clinical knowledge in the profession, demonstrating innovation in the creation of new models of psychosocial assessment or intervention to identify and address specialized clinical needs. Ability to assist in drafting policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the specialty population or specialty treatment program 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
Basic Requirements: 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 one of the following: 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 - Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: 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
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: 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
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: 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
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: 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
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling
GS-09 LPMHC (Entry Level) Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: 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
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: 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
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: 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
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: 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
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: 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
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress. Requires independent judgment and skill
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced- based practices, screening, and psychosocial assessment
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices
GS-11 LPMHC (Full Performance Level) Requirements: Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration. This may include evidence-based psychotherapy
Preferred
VA or DOD
Work in Community Settings
Experience incorporating outcome measures into treatment
Experience with evidence-based psychotherapies for individuals, groups, couples, and families
Experience in case management in complex settings
Experience in outpatient general mental health clinics
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