Senior Licensed Mental Health Counselor – PCMHI Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to provide advanced clinical care for veterans with complex mental health needs. The role includes crisis coordination, supervision of trainees, and developing training curricula for clinical staff.

Ideal candidates hold CACREP‑accredited master’s/doctoral degrees and a current independent LPMHC license. Strong teamwork, leadership, and adherence to VA protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in CACREP-accredited counseling fields.
• Must hold full, current license for independent practice as LPMHC.
• US citizenship and English proficiency required.
• CACREP program accreditation is required for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to veterans with complex mental health needs using advanced clinical skills.
• Coordinate crisis interventions and ensure continuity of care.
• Provide clinical supervision to trainees and junior staff.
• Develop and deliver behavioral health training curricula for staff.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis consultation

Complex case management

Multicultural awareness

Education

CACREP-accredited master’s/doctoral in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Full, current License for independent practice (LPMHC)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to provide advanced clinical care for veterans with complex mental health needs. The role includes crisis coordination, supervision of trainees, and developing training curricula for clinical staff.

Ideal candidates hold CACREP‑accredited master’s/doctoral degrees and a current independent LPMHC license. Strong teamwork, leadership, and adherence to VA protocols are essential.