Licensed Mental Health Counselor — EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Telework Ad-hoc Virtual

Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in Sheridan, WY to provide clinical services within the VA healthcare system.

GS-9 to GS-11 level with licensure to practice independently; duties include assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. EDRP eligibility and related education loan repayment are available to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have full license to independently practice as LPMHC.
• GS-9/GS-11 level with relevant education and licensure.
• Clinical supervision may be required for trainees.
• Adherence to VA policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems/needs from assessment and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, or family counseling as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Conduct crisis intervention and follow-up care.
• Enter documentation in electronic health records per policy.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and resources.

Skills

Intake & assessment

Diagnosis & DSM knowledge

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Individual, group, family counseling

Evidence-based practices

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in CACREP-accredited program

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Telehealth software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in Sheridan, WY to provide clinical services within the VA healthcare system.

GS-9 to GS-11 level with licensure to practice independently; duties include assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. EDRP eligibility and related education loan repayment are available to qualified applicants.