Senior LPMHC Telework-Eligible SUD Counselor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to provide advanced clinical services in the Substance Use Disorders BHIP/MAT clinics for Veterans.

You will conduct assessments, individual, group and family therapy, and education, coordinating care across disciplines. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive treatment plans, facilitating aftercare, and referring Veterans to community resources, with occasional evening/weekend hours and a

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• English language proficiency required.
• Master's or doctoral degree in CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Full current license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced therapeutic/clinical activities including screening, assessment, individual, group, collateral family counseling, and psychoeducational sessions.
• Document all services in CPRS per relevant policies.
• May work evenings and/or weekends to meet patient care needs.
• Refer Veterans to community resources and other treatment options as appropriate.
• Coordinate education and treatment with other treatment programs and the Mental Health Service.
• Develop and implement aftercare plans to support sustained recovery.
• Assist in training staff and supervising licensure candidates.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Care coordination

Documentation (CPRS)

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

CACREP accreditation

Licensed to practice as LPMHC

Tools

CPRS

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to provide advanced clinical services in the Substance Use Disorders BHIP/MAT clinics for Veterans.

You will conduct assessments, individual, group and family therapy, and education, coordinating care across disciplines. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive treatment plans, facilitating aftercare, and referring Veterans to community resources, with occasional evening/weekend hours and a