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 the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in the Mental Health Service line as part of the behavioral health interdisciplinary program (BHIP). Senior LPMHC's provide independent and expert clinical care in the Outpatient Mental Health Setting for Veterans who tend to have serious and severe mental health needs and crises and require continuing professional psychological support.
Duties include but are not limited to - as a BHIP Psychotherapist: Collaborate with assigned BHIP team through interdisciplinary consultation to ensure veteran needs are met and support optimum clinical care. Provides a full range of screening, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for a variety of psychiatric disorders with a strong emphasis on the application of time limited, evidence-based approaches.
Develops comprehensive treatment plans including projected discharge goals and timelines with veterans through use of shared decision making. Discharges (FLOW) Veterans from care when they have reached their identified goals, integrating internal and external support resources for the Veteran. Advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities for Veterans with complex needs.
This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling, or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial, and/or case management interventions used in the treatment of Veterans. Provides evidence-based interventions; trained in two or more evidence-based psychotherapy treatment modalities with strong evidence for a primary mental health disorder treated in BHIP (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, etc) as recommended by VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Conducts timely comprehensive assessment of at-risk Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety plan as appropriate. Provides psychoeducation to patients and family members to support healthcare adherence and relapse prevention. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00424F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact desiree.jackson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Teri.Bankhead@va.gov · 2057719942
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.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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