Mental Health Counselor - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors (LPMHC) for GS-9 to GS-11 level. Positions require CACREP-accredited education, appropriate licensure, and ability to practice independently. Veterans Affairs policies guide eligibility, with optional EDRP support.

Applicants must meet citizenship, English proficiency, and healthcare regulatory requirements. Pre-employment processes will ensure readiness for clinical responsibilities within a VA setting.

Qualifications

Master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental health counseling or related CACREP-accredited program.
Full, current, unrestricted license to independently practice as an LPMHC (or eligible with supervision).
United States citizenship per VA policy.
English proficiency as per VA standards.

Responsibilities

Engage in intake and assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Develop and implement treatment plans and continuum of care.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
Utilize telehealth and EHR tools to document care.

Skills

Intake & assessment

Diagnosis & treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telehealth delivery

Clinical documentation

Education

CACREP-accredited program

Master's or Doctoral degree in counseling

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth software

Job description

Applicants must meet citizenship, English proficiency, and healthcare regulatory requirements. Pre-employment processes will ensure readiness for clinical responsibilities within a VA setting.

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