Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Term NTE 1 year 1 day Part Time 40 hours Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1236690
OUR MISSION : To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be US citizen, proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
FunctionsastheOutreach/CaseManagerfortheHealthCareforHomeless Veterans(HCHV)program's GrantandPerDiem(GPO)ProgramwithintheMentalHealthService Line(MHSL)attheCheyenne, WyomingVeteransAffairs(VA)Medical Center.Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to-
Monitoringand coordinatingservicesprovidedbycommunitybasedprogramsfundedunderVA'sGPOProgram.
Providescasemanagementathomelesscommunity-basedGPDsitesasdescribedintheGPDProgramrules,regulations,anddirectives.
Utilizesvarioustreatmentmodalitiesofindividualandgroupwork,casework,community organization,andcommunity outreachactivitiestoalleviateorremoveproblemsthatinterferewithGPDProgramparticipants'ability toachieveindependence.
Providesoutreachservices tohomelessveterans withintheserviceareaoftheCheyenneVAMedicalCenter.Thisactivityincludes visitinghomelessshelters, medicalclinics,soupkitchensandpublicareaswherethehomelesscanbe foundtoengagehomelessveterans andencouragetheiruseofVAhealthcare andHCHVresources.
Providescoordinationofcareforhomelessveterans byencouragingreferralsfromcommunityorganizationsandfaithbasedgroupsserving thehomeless,aswellasmakingreferralsofhomelessveterans tothesegroupsforservices notavailable withintheVA.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, possible flex weekend
Functional Statement Title: LicensedProfessionalMentalHealthCounselor (LPMHC),GS-101-11,HealthCareforHomelessVeteransGrantandPerDiemOutreachCaseManager
Basic Requirements:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education. Hold a master's degree in mental health counseling, or in a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Licensure. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling.
Physical Requirements. In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency. In accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations for GS-11:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least 1 year of post-master's degree mental health counseling experience;
OR
In addition to the basic requirements, a doctoral degree in mental health counseling, or a related field may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional mental health counseling experience.
GS-11 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
2. Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship.
3. Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the counseling process within various specialty areas, build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and discussions to explain assignments, review progress of cases and confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation.
4. Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress.
5. Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced-based practices and screening/assessment.
6. Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multi cultural counseling skills.
7. Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.
8. Ability to develop and deliver psycho-education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- VA Qualification Standards
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: /. 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.
Physical Requirements: Use of fingers, both hands required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13 to 16, hearing (aid permitted).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 23, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Other (VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations )
Resume
Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Please note: ALL forms must be signed/dated, current within 1 year.
VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (Available ) (required). Please ensure this form is signed/dated in INK, current within 1 year.
OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment - Available (required). October 2011 version must be used. Please ensure this form is signed/dated in INK, current within 1 year.
Current/Prior Federal Employees: Your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action from your personnel file, stating your current grade, step, etc. is required to verify your status. Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1236690.
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined. VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Term NTE 1 year 1 day Part Time 40 hours Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1236690
OUR MISSION : To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be US citizen, proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
FunctionsastheOutreach/CaseManagerfortheHealthCareforHomeless Veterans(HCHV)program's GrantandPerDiem(GPO)ProgramwithintheMentalHealthService Line(MHSL)attheCheyenne, WyomingVeteransAffairs(VA)Medical Center.Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to-
Monitoringand coordinatingservicesprovidedbycommunitybasedprogramsfundedunderVA'sGPOProgram.
Providescasemanagementathomelesscommunity-basedGPDsitesasdescribedintheGPDProgramrules,regulations,anddirectives.
Utilizesvarioustreatmentmodalitiesofindividualandgroupwork,casework,community organization,andcommunity outreachactivitiestoalleviateorremoveproblemsthatinterferewithGPDProgramparticipants'ability toachieveindependence.
Providesoutreachservices tohomelessveterans withintheserviceareaoftheCheyenneVAMedicalCenter.Thisactivityincludes visitinghomelessshelters, medicalclinics,soupkitchensandpublicareaswherethehomelesscanbe foundtoengagehomelessveterans andencouragetheiruseofVAhealthcare andHCHVresources.
Providescoordinationofcareforhomelessveterans byencouragingreferralsfromcommunityorganizationsandfaithbasedgroupsserving thehomeless,aswellasmakingreferralsofhomelessveterans tothesegroupsforservices notavailable withintheVA.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, possible flex weekend
Functional Statement Title: LicensedProfessionalMentalHealthCounselor (LPMHC),GS-101-11,HealthCareforHomelessVeteransGrantandPerDiemOutreachCaseManager
Basic Requirements:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education. Hold a master's degree in mental health counseling, or in a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Licensure. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling.
Physical Requirements. In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency. In accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations for GS-11:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least 1 year of post-master's degree mental health counseling experience;
OR
In addition to the basic requirements, a doctoral degree in mental health counseling, or a related field may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional mental health counseling experience.
GS-11 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
2. Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship.
3. Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the counseling process within various specialty areas, build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and discussions to explain assignments, review progress of cases and confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation.
4. Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress.
5. Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced-based practices and screening/assessment.
6. Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multi cultural counseling skills.
7. Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.
8. Ability to develop and deliver psycho-education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- VA Qualification Standards
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: /. 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.
Physical Requirements: Use of fingers, both hands required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13 to 16, hearing (aid permitted).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 23, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Other (VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations )
Resume
Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Please note: ALL forms must be signed/dated, current within 1 year.
VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (Available ) (required). Please ensure this form is signed/dated in INK, current within 1 year.
OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment - Available (required). October 2011 version must be used. Please ensure this form is signed/dated in INK, current within 1 year.
Current/Prior Federal Employees: Your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action from your personnel file, stating your current grade, step, etc. is required to verify your status. Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1236690.
NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined. VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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