Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager - RRTP Director

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tomah VAMC, seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager for the RRTP in Mental Health. The role leads clinical and administrative activities across a multidisciplinary team.

Key duties include program management, staff supervision, and providing psychotherapy (individual and group) with emphasis on evidence‑based practices. Telework eligibility is discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, performance evaluations, time and leave, disciplinary action, and monitoring of productivity standards.
• Clinical Responsibilities: provides a variety of psychological services including assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment, emphasis on individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches.

Job description

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager - RRTP Director

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as the Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager for the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) in the Mental Health Service Line. This Program Manger position is being announced as either a Social Worker or Psychologist, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor or Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Essential Program Management Responsibilities: Mental Health RRTP programming is a significant component of whole health care offered at the Tomah Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The program components managed in the RRTP are of considerable scope, size, and complexity, and may include management of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, licensed professional counselors, and peer support.

Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, performance evaluations, time and leave, disciplinary action, and monitoring of productivity standards. Wide latitude and independent judgment are exercised when making decisions impacting staff and other resources associated with management of the Mental Health RRTP.

Clinical Responsibilities: The LPMHC Program Manager provides a variety of psychological services to Veterans, including psychological assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment in RRTP. Provision of services will be conducted primarily through individual and/or group psychotherapy. An emphasis is placed on evidence based and best practice approaches.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Adhoc Telework - VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10560F

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 $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.