Entry Level Travel Counsellor
The incumbent is assigned as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in the Mental Health Clinic under the Ambulatory Care section of the Mental Health Service (MHS), reporting to the MHC Program Manager, MHS.
This duty assignment requires initiative on behalf of the incumbent and the ability to prioritize tasks without immediate supervision.
The position requires extensive work with veterans diagnosed with mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Help Accepting applications Help Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Relocation expenses reimbursed Permanent - Full-time - 0183 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Security clearance Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Credentialing Help Videos Help The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans with a wide range of mental health diagnoses and conditions.
Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Able to coordinate community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
Participates in scheduling, triaging, monitoring the flow of MH patients in the Mental Health Clinic.
Recognizes emergency situations, summons appropriate help, and responds appropriately including assistance with crisis intervention services including admissions to acute psychiatric care, provision of case management services and liaison to family members.
Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.
This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
Incumbent is able to independently work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
Contributes to interdisciplinary care planning conferences, and team huddles/meetings.
Administrative Functions:
Incumbent is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of VA, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility.
Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN, and/or VA Central Office levels.
Responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through education, appropriate to area of assignment, and providing coverage during absences of other therapists in the work unit.
Maintains a level of productivity and quality consistent with facility and Social Work standards and the complexity of the assignment.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, appropriate facility meetings, and Social Work meetings.
Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical practice, and education relevant to the field of Social Work.
Complies with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and safety policies and procedures.
Work schedule:
8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM (Monday through Friday, may be required to work some evenings and weekends) Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Help Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
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).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is arequirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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).
Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling.
CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program.
Additional information may be obtained from NOTE:
Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling.
Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0101 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.
NOTE:
It is VHA policy that a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record.
This exception only applies up to the full performance level.
For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed.
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-11 (Full Performance Level) 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 and demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below.
LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over the clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC or LPMHC trainee.
Some state licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs.
Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision.
Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
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.
demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
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.
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Help Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Your application, resume, C.
V.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
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This duty assignment requires initiative on behalf of the incumbent and the ability to prioritize tasks without immediate supervision.
The position requires extensive work with veterans diagnosed with mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Help Accepting applications Help Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Relocation expenses reimbursed Permanent - Full-time - 0183 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Security clearance Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Credentialing Help Videos Help The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans with a wide range of mental health diagnoses and conditions.
Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Able to coordinate community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
Participates in scheduling, triaging, monitoring the flow of MH patients in the Mental Health Clinic.
Recognizes emergency situations, summons appropriate help, and responds appropriately including assistance with crisis intervention services including admissions to acute psychiatric care, provision of case management services and liaison to family members.
Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.
This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
Incumbent is able to independently work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
Contributes to interdisciplinary care planning conferences, and team huddles/meetings.
Administrative Functions:
Incumbent is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of VA, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility.
Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN, and/or VA Central Office levels.
Responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through education, appropriate to area of assignment, and providing coverage during absences of other therapists in the work unit.
Maintains a level of productivity and quality consistent with facility and Social Work standards and the complexity of the assignment.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, appropriate facility meetings, and Social Work meetings.
Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical practice, and education relevant to the field of Social Work.
Complies with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and safety policies and procedures.
Work schedule:
8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM (Monday through Friday, may be required to work some evenings and weekends) Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Help Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
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).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is arequirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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).
Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling.
CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program.
Additional information may be obtained from NOTE:
Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling.
Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0101 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.
NOTE:
It is VHA policy that a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record.
This exception only applies up to the full performance level.
For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed.
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-11 (Full Performance Level) 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 and demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below.
LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over the clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC or LPMHC trainee.
Some state licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs.
Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision.
Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
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.
demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
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.
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Help Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Your application, resume, C.
V.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Administration Case Management Clinical Practices Clinical Works Consulting Credentialing Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.
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