Outpatient Mental Health Counselor & Care Coordinator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, GA, seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (GS-09/11) as an Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Coordinator within the BHIP.

Duties include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, crisis intervention, and referrals to promote continuity of care. GS-09 roles operate under supervision, while GS-11 roles work with independent practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) required.
• Full, current license to independently practice as LPMHC preferred at GS-11.
• Eligibility for licensure waivers at GS-09 may apply for state prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate mental health care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and monitor outcomes.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed.
• Promote continuity of care and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor high-risk Veterans and ensure follow-up care.

Skills

Intake assessments

DSM knowledge

Counseling practices

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telehealth

Treatment planning

Data management

Documentation

Education

CACREP-accredited program

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Telehealth platforms

VA software

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, GA, seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (GS-09/11) as an Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Coordinator within the BHIP.

Duties include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, crisis intervention, and referrals to promote continuity of care. GS-09 roles operate under supervision, while GS-11 roles work with independent practice.