Clinical Mental Health Counselor – EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Spokane, WA seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor at GS-9/11 level. The role emphasizes intake, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning within a Veterans-centered care team. Requires CACREP-accredited education and licensing or eligibility.

Opportunities to provide Telehealth services and participate in interdisciplinary care are available. The position supports professional development, adherence to DSM standards, and patient-centered

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or CACREP-accredited program.
• Licensed to practice independently or eligible for licensure in the relevant state.
• English language proficiency as required by VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Engage in intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing follow-up.
• Provide counseling services within an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and use Telehealth when appropriate.
• Apply DSM-based formulations and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate to develop and implement care plans and referrals.

Skills

Intake & assessment

DSM knowledge

Counseling interventions

Multicultural counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Telehealth

Clinical documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Master's or doctoral CACREP-accredited program

Tools

Telehealth software

EHR/clinical documentation systems

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Spokane, WA seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor at GS-9/11 level. The role emphasizes intake, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning within a Veterans-centered care team. Requires CACREP-accredited education and licensing or eligibility.

Opportunities to provide Telehealth services and participate in interdisciplinary care are available. The position supports professional development, adherence to DSM standards, and patient-centered