Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (RRTP)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
(LPMHC) will provide direct Mental Health care/case management
services to the seriously mentally ill (SMI), dually diagnosed,
chemically dependent and to those with other mental health issues
in the Veteran population seen at the Jonathan M. Wainwright
Memorial VAMC Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment
Program (MH RRTP). Responsibilities This position serves as a
resource to other members of the Mental Health multi-disciplinary
team and other health care providers within the Medical Center. The
LPMHC will assist in discharge planning, treatment plan development
and delivery of education, referral and individual, family and
group therapy to the Veterans within the MH RRTP. Duties will
include: Screens Veterans for the MH RRTP. The LMHC provides input
to MH RRTP staff regarding Veterans' treatment and discharge needs.
Demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment and skills
needed for Veterans including geriatric residents related to their
physical limitations, psychological needs and age associated
illnesses and conditions. Has a working knowledge of the impact of
chemical dependency on all stages of a Veterans life. Interview
Veterans and assist in developing a psychosocial assessment of the
Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team,
the Veteran, family members and significant others. Creates a
psychosocial database, history, psychosocial assessment, and
diagnosis for each assigned Veteran. It is the responsibility of
the LMHC, working with in the interdisciplinary treatment team to
develop a treatment and /or discharge plan with assigned Veterans.
Formulates a mutually agreed upon treatment plan, which includes
measurable goals, objectives and interventions based upon the
Veteran's choice and participation. The treatment plan will be used
to direct a course of treatment. Collaborates with other service
providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. Educates the Veteran
and /or family of the available services and assisting them in
establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's
preference for his/her discharge plan. Assist the veteran to
initiate creative solutions to reoccurring problems, such as a loss
of resources. Utilizes current resources of VA and community social
service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of
Veterans. Acts as an advocate when it serves the best interest of
the Veteran/family. The LMHC will educate and encourage the
Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of
independence and empowerment. Makes rapid assessments for admission
to mental health residential programs. In the event of a medical or
psychiatric emergency, incumbent will follow the protocol of the MH
RRTP. Provides education related to VA and community resources,
entitlements, Advance Directives/Living will and will refer
Veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member
for identified health education needs. Reviews to accurately
determine the strengths and limitations of each Veteran being
referred to MH RRTP services. The LMHC will educate the Veteran,
their families, and the team of all the options available to them
and will collaborate with the Veteran/family on preferred option.
Provides the Veterans and their family, significant other, and/or
caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling, therapy, and group
therapy. Enters all Veteran/family contacts in the electronic
record using appropriate formats, templates, and timeframes.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with
employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA and
outside community agencies. Performs social work type and other
duties as needed. Collaborates in the performance improvement
processes and comply with performance measures as required by the
VA for their specific population and/or program. Participates in
activities that obtain feedback from Veterans and work to enhance
services as needed. The GS-11 LPMHC provides clinical supervision
for social service graduate students, under the direction of the
supervisor. - Performs other related duties as assigned that may
include program coordination. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday,
8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a
virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial
Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of
Employment 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. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. 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). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications 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. 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; Gerontology 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 http://www.cacrep.org/directory/.
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. Licensure. 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. Grade Determinations: GS-11 Licensed
Professional Mental Health Counselor: 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.
Please provide copy of licensure and Transcript. Demonstrated
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs
for the GS-9 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the
KSAs below: 1. Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions,
and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation. 2.
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the
counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems
and maintaining an effective counseling relationship. 3. Ability to
provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students 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. 4. Ability to provide
complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are
in psychological distress. Requires independent judgment and skill.
5. Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative
process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills,
including evidenced- based practices, screening, and psychosocial
assessment. 6. Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group
or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to
diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills. 7. 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. 8.
Ability to develop and deliver psycho-education groups that include
life skills, family support, and community integration. This may
include evidence based psychotherapy. References: VA Handbook 5005,
Part II, Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health
Counselor. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting/carrying (under 15lbs),
reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required;
ability to see computer screen; hearing (aid permitted), mental and
emotional stability; working closely with others, and working
alone. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with
your application if you are basing all or part of your
qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited
colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to
qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual
(Vacation) Leave: 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. VA may offer
newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related
non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which
they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved
prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, 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). VHA HCPs do not include remote
workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you
will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit
documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The
agency will provide additional information regarding what
information or documentation will be needed and how you can request
a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the
reasonable accommodation process. Due to COVID-19, VA is currently
in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected
to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the
local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the
office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed
on this announcement. Management officials will provide information
about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when
applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to
continue to telework depending upon the terms of your
organization's telework policy and the duties of the position. If
you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not
have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application.
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