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Southern Oregon and Surrounding Areas
The quality of life in Southern
Oregon is second to none. Vibrant cultural
and recreational opportunities, friendly people, and a mild Mediterranean
climate combined with an affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods, lower
property taxes, and no sales tax, make Southern Oregon an ideal place to live,
work, and play.
The VA SORCC neighbors the cities of
Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, and Jacksonville just to name a few. These
beautiful communities offer a variety of Dining experiences, the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, the Britt Festival and other cultural activities
including Ballet,
Broadway or Cabaret. Witness the natural wonder of Crater
Lake National Park or the Oregon Caves.. Tour the Wild & Scenic Rogue River from a jet boat or float a raft
through Hellgate Canyon . Explore an Open Air Market full of Farm Fresh Produce. Ski or snowboard Mt. Ashland , Mt. Shasta, and Mt. Bachelor during the winter. Hike, Bike, and sightsee local trails and the Table Rocks during the summer. Southern
Oregon is also a Wine
lover's paradise. Play 9 or 18 at our championship Golf Courses. Take in the breathtaking scenery of
our many State Parks. Southern
Oregon has
something to offer for everyone.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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03/22/2017 to 03/27/2017
$49,765 - $78,270 per year
GS 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel in the community may be required
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Agency Employees Only
Full-time - Full Time
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VI-17-H38-RKn-1929260-BU
465988400
WHO MAY APPLY
The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC) in White City, Oregon is seeking a Health Care for Homeless Veterans HUD-VASH Program Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. The VA SORCC provides a variety of clinical programs with a wide range of outpatient services and treatments for Veterans in Geriatrics and Extended Care, Psychiatry, substance abuse, home based primary care, community care, residential, and various other ambulatory care programs.
The Homeless Program has 26 medical professionals including Senior Social Workers, Social Work Coordinators, Supervisory Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors, Peer Support Specialists, and administrative staff.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, through a cooperative partnership, provides long-term case management, supportive services and permanent housing support for homeless Veterans. The role of the HUD-VASH Case Manager is to provide eligible Veterans with case management and supportive services in order to support stability and recovery from physical and mental health, substance use, and functional concerns contributing to or resulting from homelessness. Case managers will complete biopsychosocial assessments, determine mental health and substance use diagnoses when present, develop treatment plans with Veterans and provide ongoing case management services to help Veterans live independently in the community. The incumbent is responsible for the delivery of such care in addition to collecting programmatic data, conducting community outreach aimed at identifying homeless and at-risk Veterans as well as building and sustaining successful community partnerships, and providing supportive services to eligible Veterans.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Functional Statement Title : HUD-VASH Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Recruitment/Relocation incentives have not been authorized.
THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
Assignment.
GS-11 LPMHC. This is the full performance level for LPMHCs. At this level they are licensed to independently practice professional counseling and to provide mental health services within the knowledge, theory, and training foundations of professional counseling. They may be assigned to any mental health VHA area, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. LPMHCs may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.
GS-09 LPMHC. GS-09 LPMHCs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised, including co-signatures where required, as they are not functioning at the full performance level. They are typically assigned to VHA areas that do not require specialized knowledge or experience. Since they are not practicing at an independent level, they should not be assigned to areas where independent practice is required, such as in a CBOC, unless there is a licensed LPMHC in the area who can provide supervision for practice. Under supervision, LPMHCs at this level provide professional mental health counseling services.
Physical Requirements Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light Lifting, under 15 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling; Pushing (1 hours); Use of fingers; Walking (1 hour); Standing (2 hours); Climbing, legs only; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and Emotional Stability; Protracted or irregular hours of work; Working closely with others; Working alone.
Current federal employees must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, in order to receive consideration.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all basic occupational and grade specific requirements along with demonstrating the grade specific knowledge, skills, and abilities by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
GS-0101 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor occupational series
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with section A, chapter 3, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Education. Hold a master's degree in mental health 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; and Marriage and Family Therapy. A doctoral degree in mental health counseling may not be substituted for the master's degree in mental health counseling.
Licensure and Registration. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment.
Exception. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment. Exception. Non-licensed LPMHCs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate LPMHC under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a LPMHC that provides care under the supervision of a licensed LPMHC 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. Failure to Obtain License. In all cases, LPMHCs must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure starting from the date of their appointment. At the time of appointment, the supervisor will provide the unlicensed LPMHC with the written requirement to obtain licensure, the date by which the license must be acquired, and the consequences for not becoming licensed by the deadline. Failure to become licensed within 2 years from date of appointment will result in removal from the GS-101 LPMHC series and may result in termination of employment.
Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
GRADE DETERMINATION
GS-11
Experience. In order to qualify for the GS-0660-11 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, candidates must have at least 1 year of post-master's degree mental health counseling experience;
OR
Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in mental health counseling, or a related field may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional mental health counseling experience.
Demonstrated KSAs. Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors must demonstrate the following KSAs to qualify for the GS-0101-11:
GS-09
Experience, Education, and Licensure. GS-9 is the entry level grade for the GS-0101 LPMHCs with less than one year of post-master's degree experience or for LPMHCs who are graduates, not yet licensed at the independent practice level.
Demonstrated KSAs. LPMHC must demonstrate the following KSAs to qualify for the GS-0101-09:
REFERENCE: Qualification standards for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G43, available in the local Human Resources Office.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (PSB) (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For Internal selectees for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1929260.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 27, 2017 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You will receive 4 Notifications:
1. Acknowledgement Letter (Application Received)
2. Notice of Results (Qualified or Not Qualified)
3. Notification Letter (Referred or Not Referred)
4. Disposition Letter (Candidates will receive if not selected)
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more information." Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465988400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1929260
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?