Licensed mental health counselor - work in fort harrison, mt
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Great Falls
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The incumbent provides integrated treatment for patients
with Substance Use Disorder, as well as a variety of other comorbid
conditions, as part of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Program at
the Montana VA Health Care System. The LPMHC/LCPC will diagnose
mental and substance use disorders, conduct psychosocial
assessments, and treatment mental and substance use disorders
through a variety of modalities. Among the modalities provided are
individual, family, and group psychotherapies. Qualifications Basic
Requirements: --- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only
be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens
in accordance with VA Policy --- Education: Hold a master's or
doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical
Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from a
program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling
and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) --- Examples of related
mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to
Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling;
Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling --- CACREP defines the date
when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP
accredited program --- Additional information may be obtained from
--- NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are
accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards
as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical
Rehabilitation counseling --- Licensure: Persons hired or
reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0101 series in VHA must
hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently
practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which
includes diagnosis and treatment --- Exception --- VHA may waive
the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified,
pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure --- This
exception only applies up to the full performance level --- For
grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate
must be licensed --- The appointing official may waive the
requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 3 years for a
LPMHC that provides care under the clinical supervision of a
licensed LPMHC who is at or above the full performance level ---
This exception only applies at the entry level (GS-9) --- For grade
levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must
be licensed --- The Human Resources Office will provide the
unlicensed LPMHC in writing the requirement to obtain licensure,
the date by which the license must be acquired, and the
consequences for not becoming licensed by the deadline --- The
written notice must be provided prior to the entrance on duty date
--- Failure to Obtain License --- In all cases, LPMHCs must
actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure starting
from the date of their appointment --- Failure to become licensed
within three years from date of appointment will result in removal
from the GS-0101 LPMHC series and may result in termination of
employment --- English Language Proficiency: LPMHCs must be
proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA
Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.j ---
Grade Determinations: Licensed Professional Mental Health
Counselor, GS-9 (Entry Level) Experience, Education, and Licensure
--- The GS-9 grade level is the entry grade level for LPMHCs with
less than one year of experience (post-master's degree) or for
LPMHCs at the master's or doctoral level) who are graduates not yet
licensed at the independent practice level --- Demonstrated
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to meeting the KSAs
for the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs
below: 1 --- Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem
identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation,
continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up --- 2 --- Knowledge of
current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders
in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate
clinical interventions using professional counseling practices ---
3 --- Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with
emphasis on human development principles through cognitive,
affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies
that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and
career development across the life span --- 4 --- Ability to use a
wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling
interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses
multicultural counseling skills --- 5 --- Ability to serve on an
interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal,
interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups
and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and
techniques that will best help patients function effectively --- 6
--- Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for
drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely
and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such
as Telehealth --- 7 --- Ability to learn and utilize software
programs in use by VHA --- 8 --- Knowledge and understanding of
existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and
regulations affecting professional practice of counseling --- 9 ---
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
with people from varied backgrounds --- Licensed Professional
Mental Health Counselor, GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Experience,
Education, and Licensure --- In addition to the basic requirements,
candidates must have at least one year of post-master's or post-
doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA
experience) and must be licensed to practice at the independent
practice level --- LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over the
clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC or LPMHC trainee --- Some
state licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical
supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs --- Please refer to
specific state licensing laws regarding the requirements for
providing clinical supervision --- Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities --- In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9
grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:
1 --- Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and
recommendation for treatment planning and implementation --- 2 ---
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the
counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems
and maintaining an effective counseling relationship --- 3 ---
Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and
trainees on the counseling process within various specialty areas,
build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and
discussions to explain assignments, review progress of cases and
confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation --- 4 ---
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to
patients who are in psychological distress --- Requires independent
judgment and skill --- 5 --- Ability to establish goals/treatment
through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced
counseling skills, including evidenced- based practices, screening,
and psychosocial assessment --- 6 --- Ability to use a wide variety
of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions;
demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural
counseling skills --- 7 --- Ability to fully utilize the current
DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and
application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional
counseling practices --- 8 --- Ability to develop and facilitate
psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life
skills, family support, and community integration --- This may
include evidence based psychotherapy --- References: VA HANDBOOK
5005/106, PART II, APPENDIX G43 The full performance level of this
vacancy is GS-11 --- The actual grade at which an applicant may be
selected for this vacancy is the range of GS-09 to GS-11 ---
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties "
Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include,
but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities Provides
psychosocial assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a
broad range of psychopathology receiving care within the Outpatient
Behavioral Health Program. Specialty focus will be on patients with
Substance Use Disorders and other comorbid conditions. Provides
evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and
appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the
counselor, which may include individual, family, and group
psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provides consultation to health
care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for
patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and
integrated within the Medical Center. Develops, implements, and
documents the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload
of patients, as indicated and appropriate for the specific job
setting and duties of the counselor. Complies with all Service Line
documentation requirements, including standards for timely
completion of CPRS patient contact notes, use of required
documentation templates, clinical reminders, treatment plans, and
risk assessment protocols. Adheres to all Facility and Service Line
policies and practices for delivering clinical care, including but
not limited to risk assessment and reduction practices for
potentially dangerous behavior (suicide and violence), timeliness
of care and access standards, professional conduct requirements,
and CPRS documentation conventions. Administrative Responsibilities
Assists the Supervisor/Program Manager in the design, development,
and implementation of clinical assessment and/or intervention
programs. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the
treatment team, established by the affiliated Program Manager,
and/or Service Line Leader. Assists the Program Manager in the
execution of ongoing program evaluation and data driven quality
improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical
program. Complies with national and local performance measures and
facilitates organizational success on these measures at the team
level. Complies with all Facility and Service Line policies and
expectations concerning administrative practices, including but not
limited to leave authorization, responding to Suspense items, and
completing TMS educational requirements. Attends and participates
in administrative and informational meetings held by the Psychology
Chief, Service Line Leader (or designee), Chief of Staff, and/or
Facility Director. Participates in the facility's competency review
process (OPPE and FPPE). Maintains current knowledge of, and
practices in accordance with, Joint Commission requirements.
Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in
accordance with provisions of Federal privacy acts and
confidentiality statutes. Follows regulations and instructions
regarding release of sensitive or protected patient or employee
information. Other Significant Responsibilities May serve on
Service Line committee(s), workgroup(s), and/or task force(s). May
serve on Medical Center committee(s), workgroup(s), and/or task
force(s). May serve on VISN and/or National VA committee(s),
workgroup(s), and/or task force(s). May participate in leadership
role(s) with local, state, and/or national professional
organizations. May represent the Medical Center at
professional/program community group(s), event(s), and/or
committee(s). Safety Appropriate use of equipment. Maintain safe,
orderly work areas. Report any accident to self, patient, fill our
appropriate form. Follow Life Safety Management (fire protection
procedures. Reports safety hazards, accidents and injuries. Reviews
hazardous material/Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/waste
management. Follows Emergency Preparedness plan. Follows security
policies/procedures. Complies with federal, state, and local
environmental and other requirements preventing pollution,
minimizing waste, and conserving cultural and natural resources.
Demonstrates infection control practices for disease prevention
(i.e. hand washing, universal precautions/isolation procedures,
including TB requirement/precautions. Other duties as assigned to
meet the needs of the Medical Center Work Schedule: Monday-Friday,
8:00am-4:30p Telework: May be authorized for highly qualified
candidates Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional
Statement #: 52912-A, 52913-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"
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