Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator)

$86,962 - $113,047/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Grand Island, NE

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Grand Island, NE

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator) position at the Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on implementing suicide prevention programs at a local level. The role involves education, outreach, monitoring, and coordination of activities related to suicide prevention, serving as a subject matter expert and point of contact for suicide-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on Veterans who have attempted suicide or are at high risk for suicide.
• Respond to referrals from the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) and self-referrals from other sources.
• Ensure all VA staff members receive discipline-appropriate suicide prevention training.
• Collaborate with community organizations to increase awareness of suicide prevention best practices and provide training to individuals who have contact with Veterans.
• Provide subject matter consultation to providers on resources for suicidal individuals and system design to prevent deaths by suicide.
• Work with providers to intensify monitoring and treatment for high-risk patients and educate them on risk reduction approaches.
• Report to OMHSP on Veterans who attempted or died by suicide and send requested data for analysis.
• Ensure compliance with prescribed practices related to High Risk for Suicide Patient Record Flags (HRF-PRF).
• Implement facility suicide prevention strategies in accordance with VHA policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Utilize online tools and resources to enhance care for Veterans and raise community awareness.
• Assist with clinical outreach contacts related to VCL consults and other necessary follow-ups.
• Document services rendered to support accurate tracking of workload and productivity.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Hold a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field from an accredited program.
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor.
• At least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in a major specialty treatment program area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for the program.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community outreach and education related to mental health and suicide prevention.
• Familiarity with VA policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.