Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

Veterans Health Administration

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 101,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) to work in Primary Care Mental Health Integration, bridging primary care and mental health in an integrated care model.

The role emphasizes functional assessments, collaboration with the Patient Aligned Care Team, and population-based care with routine use of PHQ-9, GAD-7, and similar measures. Regular, structured brief interventions and crisis support are core duties.

Qualifications

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor credentials. Welfare to provide mental health services in integrated primary care.
Experience with population-based care and measurement-based care (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7).
Crisis intervention skills and ability to triage to specialty services when needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct functional assessments during 20-30 minute appointments to gauge impact on functioning and appropriate level of care.
Collaborate with Veterans Patient Aligned Care Team to address physical and behavioral health needs.
Provide brief behavioral health interventions and crisis support; maintain regular follow-ups and warm-handoffs as needed.

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent is assigned as Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) who works at the interface between primary care (PC) and mental health care in an integrated care model.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Functional assessments based on 20-30-minute appointments to determine how the presenting problem is impacting the patient's functioning, what level of care is appropriate, what services the patient agreeable to, and teaching a new skill or strategy with which the Veteran can leave the clinic Triaging appropriately and efficiently to specialty mental health services, when applicable.

Application of principles of population-based care; addressing behavioral health needs of the prime care population before the condition becomes chronic. Collaboration and consultation with the Veteran's Patient Aligned Care Team to address Veteran's physical and behavioral health needs as a team. Regular utilization of measurement based care (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, ISI, etc.). Available for same-day warm-handoffs of PC patients.

Brief behavioral health interventions (e.g., 1-6 20-30 minute sessions every 2-4 weeks for grief, adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, weight management, insomnia) that are problem-focused and solution oriented. Crisis intervention. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 0800-1630, Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 929530

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 $77460 – $100703/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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