- Position Title
- LPMHC-Substance Use Disorder-SUD-Therapist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12716608-25-JMW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement?
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
5.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
6.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
7.
Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor with the Veterans Health Administration.
Note: Education must be verified by uploading copies of unofficial college transcripts with your resume. Experience will be verified by applicant's completing the duty section under each job history section in the resume.
Failure to upload your transcripts and/or adequately document your job experience and/or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Please read the job announcement carefully to ensure all pertinent data in included in your resume.
Note: Education must be verified by uploading copies of unofficial college transcripts with your resume. Experience will be verified by applicant's completing the duty section under each job history section in the resume.
Failure to upload your transcripts and/or adequately document your job experience and/or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Please read the job announcement carefully to ensure all pertinent data in included in your resume.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Education: You must meet the following requirements to qualify as a GS-0183 LPMHC: Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: 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: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling.
Education: You must meet the following requirements to qualify as a GS-0183 LPMHC: Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: 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: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess the basic education requirement listed above?
Note: A copy of your unofficial college transcripts MUST be uploaded with your resume failure to do so may result in you being found not qualified for this position.
Note: A copy of your unofficial college transcripts MUST be uploaded with your resume failure to do so may result in you being found not qualified for this position.
Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment. NOTE: It's VHA policy that LPMHCs who don't yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who's a VA staff member & who has access to the electronic health record
Loss of Licensure. Once licensed, LPMHCs must maintain a full, valid & unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling. This includes diagnosis & treatment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC series & may result in employment termination
Loss of Licensure. Once licensed, LPMHCs must maintain a full, valid & unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling. This includes diagnosis & treatment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC series & may result in employment termination
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling, which includes diagnosis and treatment listed above?
Note: A copy of your initial AND current of full unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis, treatment & clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHC must be uploaded with your application materials.
NOTE: Failure to do so may result in you being found not qualified for this position.
Note: A copy of your initial AND current of full unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis, treatment & clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHC must be uploaded with your application materials.
NOTE: Failure to do so may result in you being found not qualified for this position.
Grade Determination Requirements.
Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-12
Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-12
GS-12 Experience, Education, and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex LPMHC experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Senior LPMHCs must have five years of post-licensed experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressive professional competency and expertise and be licensed to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KSAs Candidates must demonstrate following KSAs in addition to GS-11 KSAs.
1) Advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex mental illness. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Ability to determine priority of services needed and provide specialized treatment.
2) 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.
3) Ability to coordinate the delivery of specialized psychosocial services and programs. Ability to design system changes based on data.
4) Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees on the psychosocial treatment of patients, rendering professional opinions based on experience, expertise and role modeling effective clinical skills.
5) Ability to teach, mentor staff and trainees, and provide supervision for licensure or for specialty certifications.
6) Ability to engage in written and oral communication with leadership/staff and community stakeholders regarding policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and issues pertaining to the practice of the profession.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KSAs Candidates must demonstrate following KSAs in addition to GS-11 KSAs.
1) Advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex mental illness. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Ability to determine priority of services needed and provide specialized treatment.
2) 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.
3) Ability to coordinate the delivery of specialized psychosocial services and programs. Ability to design system changes based on data.
4) Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees on the psychosocial treatment of patients, rendering professional opinions based on experience, expertise and role modeling effective clinical skills.
5) Ability to teach, mentor staff and trainees, and provide supervision for licensure or for specialty certifications.
6) Ability to engage in written and oral communication with leadership/staff and community stakeholders regarding policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and issues pertaining to the practice of the profession.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you meet the grade determination requirements for a GS-12?
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and/or KSAs in the work experience/job duties section of your resume may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and/or KSAs in the work experience/job duties section of your resume may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.