Outpatient Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) – BHIP

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, MHBS Service Line, seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to join BHIP/Outpatient Services.

Position requires CACREP degree, full licensure, and English proficiency. You will work on an interdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based mental health care and maintain thorough clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct intake and assessment, identify problems, and plan treatment.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and applying appropriate clinical interventions.
• Understanding of human development across the lifespan in counseling.
• Proficiency in individual, group, or family counseling interventions.
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team focusing on patient functioning.
• Basic computer skills for drafting documents and Telehealth delivery.
• Ability to learn VA-specific software used for documentation.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations affecting counseling practice.
• Strong oral and written communication with diverse populations.

Skills

Intake & assessment

DSM knowledge

Lifespan development

Counseling interventions

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Telehealth / computer skills

VHA software familiarity

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

CACREP-accredited program

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, MHBS Service Line, seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to join BHIP/Outpatient Services.

Position requires CACREP degree, full licensure, and English proficiency. You will work on an interdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based mental health care and maintain thorough clinical documentation.