Veteran-Centric Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to provide ambulatory care to Veterans with mental health and substance use disorders.

You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized plans, and deliver evidence-based counseling in an outpatient setting. Role requires a current LPMHC license, CACREP credentials, and ability to coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience with biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Ability to coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in DSM-based formulation and evidence-based interventions.
• Experience delivering crisis intervention for acutely distressed Veterans.
• Knowledge of VA licensure policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations to determine care needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans using a recovery-oriented approach.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling with evidence-based practices.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessment, stabilization, and timely responses.
• Monitor progress with ongoing reassessment, documentation, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and other services for integrated care.
• Prepare diagnostic summaries and maintain compliant clinical records.
• Refer to housing, benefits, and community resources as needed.
• Educate Veterans and families on treatment options and VA benefits.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and aftercare.

Skills

Intake & assessment

DSM knowledge

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & EHR

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CACREP-accredited program or related field

Current independent LPMHC license

Tools

Telehealth

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Assessment tools

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor to provide ambulatory care to Veterans with mental health and substance use disorders.

You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized plans, and deliver evidence-based counseling in an outpatient setting. Role requires a current LPMHC license, CACREP credentials, and ability to coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.