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The License Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) provides mental health therapy and Substance Abuse counseling for eligible Veterans in the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences department at the Asheville VAMC. The LPMHC provides clinical psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy treatment in a residential setting for Veterans with primary substance use disorders as well as co-occurring disorders. Independently documents the workload in CPRS computer system.
01/10/2022 to 01/31/2022
$54,727 - $86,074 per year
GS 9 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Sunday -Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Excepted
11
No
Yes
CBTA-11342800-22-GGB
630498700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This announcement is open to the public and employees of other Federal agencies. Current VA employees may also apply via vacancy announcement CBTA-11342801-22-GGB.
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The following are requirements for appointment as a licensed Professional Mental Health
Counselor (LPMHC) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). LPMHCs engage in
professional and clinical work which relate to behavior, capacities, traits, interests and
emotions. These requirements apply to all VHA LPMHCs in the GS-101 series including those
assigned to VA Medical Centers, community-based Outpatient Clinical (CBOCs),Vet Centers,
Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) offices, the VHA National Center for
Organizational Development and VHA Central Office. This work may include anyone or a
combination of the following: providing professional clinical services, providing case
management, carrying out education and training activities, clinical consultation,
supervision, and administration.
B. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
The LPMHC is responsible for the provision and delivery of a full range of counseling and case
management services provided to Veteran patients at the Medical Center. He/she performs
the duties of a licensed professional mental health counselor with clinical privileges
recommended by the Chief, MHS; the Professional Standards Board, Chief of Staff and
approved by the Medical Center Director. The provider performs professional work describing
human behavior, determining the reasons for that behavior and predicting and/or modifying
the behavior. He/she performs psychosocial assessments, case management and treatment
of patients with problems of personality and emotional adjustment or mental illness. The
LPMHC performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual or group therapy
sessions and uses therapeutic techniques.
C. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The LPMHC works under the direct clinical supervision of the Section Chief (or designee). The
Chief, MHS acts as the approving official for the incumbent, to ensure adherence to
professional standard of the practice of LPMHC. The LPMHC independently plans and
carries out the assignments. Supervisory controls are general in nature and usually deal
with matters related to overall objectives, policies and operations of the MHS treatment team.
The incumbent is responsible for the quality and clinical accuracy of work performed. The
employee, having developed expertise in the clinical area of work assigned is responsible
for the planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving any possible conflicts that may
arise and selecting the approach used in solving the problem. Supervisor relies on the
LPMHC to take independent action in solving problems as they arise with due consideration
to the guidance of the unit treatment team. Supervisory controls are quite general and
usually deal with matters related to policies and interdepartmental coordination. The
employee keeps the supervisor informed of project progress and any potentially
controversial matters. The Chief, MHS, maintains supervision of all MHS employees, and
he/she reports directly to the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Medical
Center Director.
D. CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Incumbent meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently
demonstrates courteous, compassionate, professional behavior towards all patients, family
members, peers, employees, students, residents and volunteers. Establishes effective
working relationships with staff and community representatives to exchange information
arrange referrals, develop new resources and resolve problems; effectively communicates
with and utilizes other disciplines to facilitate treatment planning and implementation.
Incumbent participates effectively in team meetings, treatment planning and implementation;
collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances
coordination of comprehensive patient care.
Collaborates with a wide variety of community agencies and engages in problem resolution
activities. Incumbent willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary
to meet program goals or customer's needs.
Work Schedule: Sunday -Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework Eligibility: May be available on an ADHOC basis
Financial Disclosure Report: Not authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/31/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11342800.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. 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. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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