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.
This position is in the VA Orlando Healthcare System (VAOHCS) which provides a state-of-the-art continuum of services, education and resources to Veterans and caregivers with complex needs.
The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) Senior Counselor will work within Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) to assist in the delivery of evidence-based care for primary care patients identified with a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, and alcohol misuse.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the LPMHC Senior Counselor on an interdisciplinary team integrated within Primary Care, emphasizing coordinated mental health services. Conducts a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services appropriate for primary care, including assessment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns.
Delivers psychological interventions aligned with training and best practices, with emphasis on brief, evidence-based treatments effective in primary care settings. Facilitates patient and family education tailored to primary care needs and specific mental or behavioral health concerns. Offers consultation to primary care providers to strengthen their efforts in reducing health-risk behaviors and promoting preventive care.
Supports PCP decision-making, reinforcing provider-patient relationships and enhancing treatment effectiveness. Leads implementation of the integrated care and collaborative practice model, ensuring patients remain with their PCP for comprehensive care whenever clinically appropriate. Provides clinical supervision to LPMHC staff and/or LPMHC trainees and may be asked to develop behavioral health related training curriculum and often conduct trainings for clinical staff.
Assumes responsibility of team building, as needed. Contributes to program monitoring and outcome evaluation to improve population health outcomes across general and disease-specific primary care groups (e.g., Diabetes, Hepatitis-C, Hypertension, COPD). Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new developments in PCMHI. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional, Non-routine Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 82727F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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/.
Jennifer.Mccullar@va.gov · 727-398-6661 X64697
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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