Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

Department of Veterans Affairs • Augusta, GA

57d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing advanced clinical skills.
• Develops differential diagnoses and creates individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions utilizing evidence based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR).
• Offers specialized therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of veterans including those with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
• Manages complex cases involving multiple service needs. Coordinates care with other providers and community resources.
• Ensures continuity of care by facilitating transitions of care and providing follow-up services.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of mental health programs and services.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and outcomes for veterans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees