Independent Outpatient Mental Health Counselor - GS-11

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (GS-09/11) to serve as an Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Coordinator within BHIP. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care coordination, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and referrals for Veterans.

GS-09s work under supervision while GS-11s operate independently. The role emphasizes continuity of care and interdisciplinary collaboration in a VA medical setting.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Licensure: full, current, unrestricted license to independently practice as LPMHC is required for GS-11 level.
• CACREP accreditation is preferred for licensure eligibility.

Aufgaben

• Conducts psychosocial and mental health care coordination assessments to identify Veterans' treatment needs, risk factors, and barriers to care.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts individualized mental health care coordination plans in collaboration with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinates mental health services, referrals, appointments, and transitions of care across VA programs and community resources.
• Provides same-day access, walk-in services, clinical triage, urgent referrals, and crisis intervention within scope of practice.
• Serves as primary point of contact for Veterans, promoting engagement, continuity of care, and access to services.
• Collaborates with team members to address complex mental health needs, including suicide prevention and high-risk Veterans.
• Provides education and resources to Veterans, families, and caregivers to support self-management and recovery.
• Maintains documentation of assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and care coordination in the EHR.
• Participates in team meetings, program evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Care coordination

Crisis intervention

Assessment & planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CACREP-accredited program

Licensure eligible

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (GS-09/11) to serve as an Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Coordinator within BHIP. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care coordination, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and referrals for Veterans.

GS-09s work under supervision while GS-11s operate independently. The role emphasizes continuity of care and interdisciplinary collaboration in a VA medical setting.