Licensed Mental Health Counselor (EDRP Eligible)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois seeks a licensed mental health counselor (LPMHC) at GS-11, eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

This position requires a master's or doctoral CACREP-accredited degree, an active license to practice independently, and English proficiency. Candidates may qualify under the Grandfathering Provision; the role emphasizes independent clinical practice, assessment, and treatment planning within VA guidelines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship requirement
• Education: CACREP-accredited master's or doctoral degree in mental health counseling
• Licensure: independent practice license for LPMHC
• English proficiency per VA policy
• May qualify under Grandfathering Provision

Skills

Clinical counseling

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Education

Master's/Doctoral in CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois seeks a licensed mental health counselor (LPMHC) at GS-11, eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

This position requires a master's or doctoral CACREP-accredited degree, an active license to practice independently, and English proficiency. Candidates may qualify under the Grandfathering Provision; the role emphasizes independent clinical practice, assessment, and treatment planning within VA guidelines.