Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The Mental Health Counselor serves on Mental Health or Medical Center committees or task forces, as appropriate; participates in ongoing performance improvement initiatives. Some of the duties for this position include, but are not limited to; Provides assessment services to Veterans as needed or assigned, in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff. Provides counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff to serve Veterans as needed or assigned. Provides group counseling services in collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health staff for all Veterans seeking mental health treatment. Consults with Medical Center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or Veteran needs. Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center healthcare system in a timely and accurate manner, as appropriate. Provides case management services to assist Veteran patients to gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. Work Schedule:
The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando, including the new Lake Nona campus. The selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs. Functional Statement Title:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor GS 0101-11 (Daytona Beach). This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in similar positions within corporate Orlando. This includes the same grade level and occupational series but may be used for a different service or location. Basic Requirements (All applicants must meet the following basic requirements):
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. Education:
Hold a master's degree in mental health 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; and Marriage and Family Therapy. A doctoral degree in mental health counseling may not be substituted for the master's degree in mental health counseling. Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment. English Language Proficiency:
LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005. References:
VA Handbook 5005/42 Part II Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Qualification Standard Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando, including the new Lake Nona campus. The selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs. Functional Statement Title:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor GS 0101-11 (Daytona Beach). This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in similar positions within corporate Orlando. This includes the same grade level and occupational series but may be used for a different service or location. Basic Requirements (All applicants must meet the following basic requirements):
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. Education:
Hold a master's degree in mental health 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; and Marriage and Family Therapy. A doctoral degree in mental health counseling may not be substituted for the master's degree in mental health counseling. Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment. English Language Proficiency:
LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005. References:
VA Handbook 5005/42 Part II Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Qualification Standard Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- Department:
0101 Social Science - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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