Senior LPMHC Supervisor – Inpatient Psychiatric Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (GS-12) for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role requires licensure, CACREP education, and expert counseling skills to lead clinical teams in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Applicants must hold an active LPMHC license, U.S. citizenship eligibility, and English proficiency. Experience in psychiatric care and program supervision is preferred for this essential VA program.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or CACREP-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Ability to administratively supervise other providers.
• Maintain a professional environment following policies, guidelines and safety standards.
• Establish and communicate guidelines and performance expectations for staff.
• Provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho-education groups.

Skills

Professional evaluations

Advanced counseling

Crisis intervention

Consultation with colleagues

Treatment planning

Counseling interventions

DSM-based diagnosis

Group psychotherapy facilitation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CACREP-accredited program

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (GS-12) for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role requires licensure, CACREP education, and expert counseling skills to lead clinical teams in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Applicants must hold an active LPMHC license, U.S. citizenship eligibility, and English proficiency. Experience in psychiatric care and program supervision is preferred for this essential VA program.