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.
Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team-based care provides Veteran centered, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based services. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) serves as a BHIP Associate, providing expert care to Veterans served by the VA Medical Center's interdisciplinary outpatient mental health clinic utilizing evidence-based interventions for Veterans with a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions.
Major duties include, but may not be limited to: Provides case management which includes determining and monitoring care coordination needs over time, and facilitating follow-up and outreach as needed to promote proactive, personalized care and care continuity. Follows national guidance and local policy and SOPs for mental health services.
Participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends in caseloads and identifying the need for making recommendations on program procedures and/or policy changes based upon work experiences. Provides a broad range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including evidence based treatments when appropriate, to Veterans and families as needed throughout the continuum of care.
Conducts biopsychosocial assessments to assess high risk factors, including suicidal and homicidal ideation, acute needs for VHA or community-based services, and to determine case management and treatment needs of Veterans. Provides crisis intervention, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, for Veterans who are experiencing severe social or mental health crises.
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of VHA programs and community services in an effort to act as liaison between VA and community resources, to include education and bidirectional communication that promotes seamless care. Documents interventions and activities in patient's electronic health record within established timeframes to ensure appropriate hand-off communication and documentation when transferring patient care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30p.m.
Telework: Regular telework 3+ days per pay period Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-9: PD 93945-A and GS-11: 93946-A ??????? Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
michelle.carr3@va.gov · 315-744-7939
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $64448 – $101375/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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