Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Developmental)

Veterans Health Administration

Augusta (GA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 97,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, GA is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to serve as a Collaborative Care Manager within the PCMHI program. This full-time role focuses on delivering evidence-based, measurement-driven mental health services in primary care settings.

At the GS-11 level, you will coordinate care between primary care, mental health, and psychiatry teams and provide patient education and motivational interventions under supervision. Telework is not available.

Qualifications

Must be a licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduits initial psychosocial screenings and gather clinical data to support diagnostic clarification, under supervision.
Assist in the coordination of patient care and follow up under licensed staff.
Support patient engagement and care management through structured follow-up, outreach and data collection.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Motivational interviewing

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Developmental)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This full-time licensed mental health counselor position functions at the advanced practice, full-performance level within the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program. The incumbent serves as a Collaborative Care Manager (CoCM), supporting delivery of evidence-based, measurement-driven mental health services within primary care settings.

Key Responsibilities

Duties at the GS-9 level include but are not limited to:

Conducts initial psychosocial screenings and gathers clinical data to support diagnostic clarification, under supervision.
Assist in the coordination of patient care and follow up, under the guidance of licensed clinical staff.
Supports patient engagement and care management activities through structured follow-up, patient outreach, and data collection.

Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences, team huddles, and care planning under the supervision of a licensed provider.

Documents care coordination and clinical updates in the medical record in accordance with local and national standards, with oversight.
Develop skills in motivational interviewing, patient education, and the delivery of brief evidence-informed interventions, under clinical supervision.

Attends and participates in relevant trainings, supervision sessions, and educational activities to gain proficiency in PCMHI and collaborative care principles.

Assists in identifying treatment barriers and contributes to care planning under supervision.
Participates in performance improvement and program evaluation activities as appropriate for developmental level.
Seeks consultation and supervision in clinical decision making and ethical concerns.

At the GS-11 level, duties include but are not limited to:

Serves as a key point of contact for patients enrolled in the collaborative care model, conducting structured assessments, facilitating measurement-based care, and ensuring follow up and continuity.
Coordinates care between primary care, mental health, and psychiatry team members, ensuring alignment with clinical recommendations and timely treatment adjustments.

Reviews and interprets clinical assessments, provider documentation, and psychiatric recommendations to support integrated treatment planning.

Provides patient education related to mental health conditions, medication adherence, coping strategies, and self management techniques.

Communicates directly with PCPs and psychiatric consultants to relay clinical updates and recommend treatment changes based on measurement-based outcomes.

Documents all contacts and clinical decisions thoroughly and in compliance with local and national documentation standards.
Participates in interdisciplinary case reviews, team huddles, and ongoing consultation processes.
Provides motivational interviewing, patient education, and the delivery of brief evidence-informed interventions.

Engages in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation activities, and supports efforts to improve access, coordination, and veteran outcomes within PCMHI.
May provide consultation and member mentorship to trainees or less experienced staff participating in PCMHI services.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: #60414F, #60415F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 - $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.