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.
The Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) is administratively within Psychology Service Line within the Mental Health Service Line. The incumbent will provide both face-to-face services as well as tele-mental health services to Veterans located VATVCBHCS facilities and non-VA sites of care.
The SATP Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) will provide psychological services with attention to delivering Evidenced-Based Psychotherapy (EBP) to Veterans diagnosed within Substance Use Disorder and comorbid mental health disorders. Psychological services may include conducting assessments, delivering psychotherapy (in individual and/or group formats), and provision of consultation to staff regarding Veteran care issues.
Administrative Responsibilities: May coordinate SATP-related programming within the various mental health service line programs. May serve as the representative for Psychology Section on various Psychology Sections, Mental Health Service Line, System, or VISN administrative committees or work groups. May actively participate in and accept leadership roles in local, state, and/or national professional organizations specific to Psychology.
Clinical Responsibilities: Diagnose all mental disorders using the nomenclature of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-5). Provide an assessment of each Veteran using the system as set forth in DSM-5. Determine when clinician-administered psychometric testing is necessary and integrate the results of such testing into the report of the examination.
Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including the use of psychological testing for patients within VATVCBHCS in areas of special interest/expertise. Performs psychological evaluations for individual with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations.
These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contract when available, as well as objective, and cognitive tests when indicated. Provides a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, with individuals with mental health and medical disorders utilizing empirically supported modalities when indicated. Provide evidence-based interventions for SUD, including CPT, and/or PE.
Consults with and serves as resource for other professional personnel concerning the needs for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services in VATVCBHCS. May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision staff at lower grade within assigned program area, Psychology Service, or VATVCBHCS. Academic/teaching/reaching: May be asked to prepare and teach seminars/workshops for VATVCBHCS trainees/staff on topics within interest/competency areas.
May choose to conduct approved psychological research that supports the mission of VATVCBHCS alone or in collaboration with other professionals in VATVCBHCS or affiliated academic institutions. May choose to apply for a faculty appointment at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This is an onsite position.
Telework may be offered when deemed necessary by the department AD-HOC (Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) (Portion of day acceptable). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 53403-F, 53404-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Continued Qualifications: Preferred Experience: VA or DoD experience. No less than one year of clinical experience providing clinical services. This experience may accompany VA-based telehealth certification. Clear documentation of experience providing evidenced-based clinical practices (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, CPT, PE, etc..).
No less than one year of clinical experience providing substance use treatment clinical services. 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/.
Education - Master's or doctoral degree in one of the following: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation 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. CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cacrep.org/directory/.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. NOTE: If your school was accredited by CACREP at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the CACREP website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
This position has been posted to multiple occupations. Staff Psychologist (BHIP) - GS-180-11/12/13 - CAZM-13044549-26-MG: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/881731700 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP) - GS-183-9/11 - CAZM-13044550-26-MG: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/881734700 Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - GS-185-12 - CAZM-13044551-26-MG: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/881735300
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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