Senior Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Veteran (Telework)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Shawnee (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor for the Shawnee Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

The role requires leadership in clinical care for Veterans with complex needs, using individual, family, and group modalities and advanced psychotherapy as needed. Responsibilities include intake assessments, treatment planning, and measurement-based care, with coordination across VA teams and community resources.

Qualifications

• Current LPMHC license recognized by Oklahoma Education authorities.
• Experience working with Veterans and complex mental health needs preferred.
• Education/degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mental disorders.
• Delivers individual, family and group counseling.
• Conducts initial intakes/biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Implements measurement-based care per policy (Collect, Share, Act).
• Consults with VA staff and other clinicians on patient care issues.
• Supervises unlicensed staff and trainees; provides clinical trainings and program evaluation.

Skills

Mental health diagnosis

Crisis management

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Biopsychosocial assessments

Measurement-based care

Clinical supervision

Education

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC)

Tools

EHR/Medical records

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor for the Shawnee Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

The role requires leadership in clinical care for Veterans with complex needs, using individual, family, and group modalities and advanced psychotherapy as needed. Responsibilities include intake assessments, treatment planning, and measurement-based care, with coordination across VA teams and community resources.