Total 114 Procurement Professional job vacancies in Others category in The United States of America

The incumbent will be responsible for providing services to eligible individuals who are experiencing a variety of military related psychological and psychosocial problems. Incumbents must possess the knowledge and experience to independently implement psychotherapeutic modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to enhance the readjustment of Veterans, active-duty Service members, and their families. Functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Intake screening and assessment: Complete all readjustment counseling intake procedures, including an assessment of risk for self-harm, military history and military related psychosocial stressors, and assess family readjustment stressors and document identified behaviors or symptoms.
• Readjustment counseling goal setting and service planning: Develop and periodically update an individualized readjustment counseling service plan that reflects a course of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, including identification of achievable goals and measurable outcomes.
• Direct readjustment counseling service provision: Incorporate complex multiple causation in differential psychosocial assessment and direct service delivery to eligible Veterans, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnostic inferences within the clinical scope of practice.
• Risk assessment and crisis intervention: Conduct timely assessment of Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety planning as appropriate.
• Care coordination: Links the Veteran with other community services, resources, and opportunities to maximize the Veteran's independence, health, and well-being.
• Coordinating readjustment counseling and outreach: Maintain active coordination with Vet Center outreach workers to ensure seamless referral to Vet Center services for those individuals engaged in the community at outreach events that may require follow-up readjustment counseling.
• Team cohesion and coordination: Actively participate in staff meetings designed to promote team building and staff development.
• Documentation/administrative responsibilities/consultation: Document all clinical interactions with eligible individuals and episodes of care coordination on their behalf as required by policy.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required based on the needs of the Vet Center.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor/ FS #00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. It may require some lifting (10-20 lbs.) occasionally. Reaching above shoulder; Frequent keyboarding (4-7 hours per day); Sitting (4-7 hours per day); Walking up to 6 hours per day); Standing (up to 8 hours per day); Infrequent climbing/descending of stairs; Some bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
EDRP Authorized: Contact Juanita.Russell@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Allied Health Professionals Total Rewards

• Has responsibility for ensuring clinical operations run smoothly.
• Has responsibility to maintain compliance with VA regulations for clinical care and documentation.
• Overview process for ensuring Mental Health meets performance measures/goals/and implantation of new clinical processes to include clinical reminders, Joint Commission, medication monitoring, all clinical performance measures, requirements for suicide prevention, clinical compliant process responses, clinical justification for veterans with complex care and treatment and requirements for mental health uniform services package.
• Assists with planning for growth of Mental Health Service.
• Has responsibility for the preparation of reports assigned by the Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, Medical Center Director, or by Central Office.
• Participate in staff recruitment, screening of applicants, and will assist the Chief with determining staff assignments.
• Coordinates, develops, and provides a variety of staff development programs, education and training resources to a wide spectrum of staff at the Medical Center.
• Assists the Chief, MHS in managing the work of supervisors, particularly with respect to problems crossing Service lines or other activities which require joint action.
• Provides administrative, clinical and technical supervision to MHS staff, as assigned by the Chief of MHS.
• Expected to devote at least 25% time towards the practice of patient care services, either as a direct clinical provider or through professional supervision of other clinical providers.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.
Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized.
Telework: Available as determined by Agency Policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 667-00363-F.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off cate is 10/12/2023. Additional applicants will be referred as needed. (NOTE: Applications expire after 90 days. Please update application thru USAJobs if you wish to be reconsidered.)

This position is located in Behavior Health Services. The General Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) provides Behavior Health and Telemental Health Services to the Veteran population. Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, uses electronic communications and information technology to provide and support healthcare when distance separates the service provider and the service recipient. Telemedicine uses various communication methods to connect clinicians and patients in lieu of their meeting in person. The term "Telemental health services" typically refers to behavioral health services that are provided using communication technology. The term Telemental health describes the overall situation in which a clinician uses various technologies to deliver Behavior health care to a patient who is miles away.

Incumbent conducts behavior health assessments and treatment plans, provides consultation to the Behavior Health Service Providers to assess eligibility and appropriate level of care for Veterans in need of services. Incumbent provides direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and group. Incumbent will work closely with other Behavior Health Service programs to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans. Incumbent provides crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Behavior Health in the outpatient setting.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical

• Uses a high level of skill in assessing and treating behavioral health concerns. Incumbent will provide psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families, crisis intervention supportive counseling, and referral for resources and benefits.
• Has a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families.
• Independently complete intake assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.
• Actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
• Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and Community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services.
• Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advance directives.

Administrative:

• Responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility.
• Willing to serve on committees and work groups at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Provide assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced LMHPCs and to serve as a preceptor for LMHPC students when appropriate.
• Document in the Veteran's electronic medical record chart (CPRS) and completes assessment and treatment plan in the electronic medical record system.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 00)

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off cate is 10/12/2023. Additional applicants will be referred as needed. (NOTE: Applications expire after 90 days. Please update application thru USAJobs if you wish to be reconsidered.)

This position is located in Behavior Health Services. The General Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) provides Behavior Health and Telemental Health Services to the Veteran population. Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, uses electronic communications and information technology to provide and support healthcare when distance separates the service provider and the service recipient. Telemedicine uses various communication methods to connect clinicians and patients in lieu of their meeting in person. The term "Telemental health services" typically refers to behavioral health services that are provided using communication technology. The term Telemental health describes the overall situation in which a clinician uses various technologies to deliver Behavior health care to a patient who is miles away.

Incumbent conducts behavior health assessments and treatment plans, provides consultation to the Behavior Health Service Providers to assess eligibility and appropriate level of care for Veterans in need of services. Incumbent provides direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and group. Incumbent will work closely with other Behavior Health Service programs to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans. Incumbent provides crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Behavior Health in the outpatient setting.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical

• Uses a high level of skill in assessing and treating behavioral health concerns. Incumbent will provide psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families, crisis intervention supportive counseling, and referral for resources and benefits.
• Has a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families.
• Independently complete intake assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.
• Actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
• Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and Community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services.
• Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advance directives.

Administrative:

• Responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility.
• Willing to serve on committees and work groups at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Provide assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced LMHPCs and to serve as a preceptor for LMHPC students when appropriate.
• Document in the Veteran's electronic medical record chart (CPRS) and completes assessment and treatment plan in the electronic medical record system.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

The Senior LPMHC is an active member of a BHIP Team, assisting with assessment and treatment of Veterans, whose primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments to assist in diagnosing mental disorder, to treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for the treatment of medical disorders. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality care including comprehensive psychosocial assessments and a full-range of psychological interventions, in outpatient and inpatient setting, including offering services via video-telemedicine technology as appropriate.
• Provides clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training, and may provide clinical supervision of LPMHC trainees.
• Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees on a wide variety of patient care issues, including assisting in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
• Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Represents LPMHC's on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, and at professional/program community group/events and committees.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Available immediately
Telework: Available on an Ad-Hoc basis, after completing at least 90 days continuous service
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Program Management

• Exercising administrative, programmatic, clinical and academic oversight of assigned programs to ensure delivery of quality services in coordination with the Assistant Chief of BHS and ACOS of BH where appropriate
• Coordinating and integrating programs into a comprehensive package of services that meet the evolving needs of the Veteran population that comply with the Uniform Mental Health Services handbook (VHA Handbook 1160.01) and VHA's Mental Health Operating Plan
• Serving as the alternate spokesperson and advocate for assigned programs as determined by the ACOS of BH
• Directing patient care needs assessments; identifying gaps in services and supporting strategic planning and program development to meet those needs
• Within the local planning process, develops short- and long-range goals and objectives for provision of Behavioral Health within assigned programs
• Integrating BHIP services into primary functions of the organization
• Coordinating and developing requests for programs such as but not limited to both human and budget resources, space, staffing, equipment and supplies
• Ensuring compliances with all functions and standards of accreditation entities such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) that are applicable to Behavioral Health programs (assessment of the patient; care of the patient; patient rights, organizational ethics; continuum of care, etc.)
• Ensuring programs, processes and procedures are in place to meet VHA performance measures and monitors
• Using chart reviews and data analytic methods to improve performance and quality problems

Clinical

• Providing clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training

Academic, Teaching and Training

• Providing leadership, guidance and consultation on staff education and development
• Orienting teaches and serving as a consultant to other Medical Center staff and trainees and assisting in the formulation of psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment
• Conducting reviews of manuscripts submitted to scholarly journals

Other Significant Responsibilities

• In course of duties, has contact on a regular and recurring basis with individuals representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view
• Serving as a member of key EPVAHCS managerial bodies
• Serving on System Redesign, Root Cause Analysis, employee candidate selection and other ad hoc committees, as designated by the ACOS of BH

Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Not a Bargaining Unit position

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Program Management

• Exercising administrative, programmatic, clinical and academic oversight of assigned programs to ensure delivery of quality services in coordination with the Assistant Chief of BHS and ACOS of BH where appropriate
• Coordinating and integrating programs into a comprehensive package of services that meet the evolving needs of the Veteran population that comply with the Uniform Mental Health Services handbook (VHA Handbook 1160.01) and VHA's Mental Health Operating Plan
• Serving as the alternate spokesperson and advocate for assigned programs as determined by the ACOS of BH
• Directing patient care needs assessments; identifying gaps in services and supporting strategic planning and program development to meet those needs
• Within the local planning process, develops short- and long-range goals and objectives for provision of Behavioral Health within assigned programs
• Integrating BHIP services into primary functions of the organization
• Coordinating and developing requests for programs such as but not limited to both human and budget resources, space, staffing, equipment and supplies
• Ensuring compliances with all functions and standards of accreditation entities such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) that are applicable to Behavioral Health programs (assessment of the patient; care of the patient; patient rights, organizational ethics; continuum of care, etc.)
• Ensuring programs, processes and procedures are in place to meet VHA performance measures and monitors
• Using chart reviews and data analytic methods to improve performance and quality problems

Clinical

• Providing clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training

Academic, Teaching and Training

• Providing leadership, guidance and consultation on staff education and development
• Orienting teaches and serving as a consultant to other Medical Center staff and trainees and assisting in the formulation of psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment
• Conducting reviews of manuscripts submitted to scholarly journals

Other Significant Responsibilities

• In course of duties, has contact on a regular and recurring basis with individuals representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view
• Serving as a member of key EPVAHCS managerial bodies
• Serving on System Redesign, Root Cause Analysis, employee candidate selection and other ad hoc committees, as designated by the ACOS of BH

Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Not a Bargaining Unit position

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

1. Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identify and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to independently implement evidenced based treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups.
2. Independently conduct psychosocial assessments. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team if applicable. Incumbent possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measures outcome-based interventions.
3. Incumbent can coordinate community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
4. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates with family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
5. Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with veterans in the Mental Health Center and/or their families. The incumbent is able to independently work with veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems.
6. Develops patient education material/modules and assist with Veteran Peer and Family activities as assigned.
7. Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a client centered treatment plan.
8. Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses, common medications, and their effects/side effects.
9. Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Ability to evaluate incumbent's own practice through professional peer review, case conference and other organizational means. Incumbent can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds.
10. Must serve as a liaison between veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources to ensure thorough delivery of services. This involves coordination of veteran and family involvement in the development of treatment plans and aftercare.
11. Able to meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Incumbent is able to provide customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the Salisbury VAMC.
2. Is willing to serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor to include Performance Improvement, Peer Review, and Performance Measures.
3. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Program Manager, MH&BS Chief, and/or Medical Center Director.
4. Is responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education and for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment.
5. Assists as requested, with Staff Education and training on assigned topics.
6. Can demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents and data management as well as other computer systems in use by the VHA.
7. Can maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment and consistent with professional standards, Joint Commission standards, and facility standards.

Starting at $70,370 Per Year (GS 11)

Outpatient Mental Health (MH) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team-based care provides Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based care. The incumbent in this position functions as a mental health therapist for Veterans on a BHIP team and is responsible for providing patient-centered, evidence-based care independently and autonomously. As a psychotherapist, the incumbent provides services to Veterans, their families, and the interdisciplinary team regarding evaluation, identification, and treatment of psycho-social concerns and psychiatric diagnoses in the outpatient behavioral health setting.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for outpatient behavioral health services and crisis response to veterans with the full spectrum of mental health disorders including Serious Mental Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, other mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders.
• The incumbent has working knowledge and experience in the use of mental health diagnoses and basic medical terminology.
• The incumbent independently identifies high-risk patients and implements appropriate safety protocols. The incumbent provides crisis intervention services and has working knowledge of referral process for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and residential PTSD, SUDS and other specialty programs, and provide Case management to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's recovery needs.
• Must have advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex physical and 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 for services and provide specialized treatment services.
• Must have advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations.
• Must have the ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in the specialty area, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the specialty area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or for specialty certifications.
• The incumbent is responsible to the Administrative Supervisor of the program area assigned but practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities.
• Supervision/consultation is of an administrative and professional nature; with the Administrative Supervisor providing guidelines as to the general policies and program direction. In unusual and/or complex administrative and clinical problems, the incumbent initiates consultation with the Program Supervisor as well as with other authoritative resources at the Medical Center, such as the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: May be available at the supervisor's discretion and the needs of the service.
Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 436-53525-O, 436-53526-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $59,976 Per Year (GS 9-11)

Outpatient Mental Health (MH) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team-based care provides Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based care. The incumbent in this position functions as a mental health therapist for Veterans on a BHIP team and is responsible for providing patient-centered, evidence-based care independently and autonomously. As a psychotherapist, the incumbent provides services to Veterans, their families, and the interdisciplinary team regarding evaluation, identification, and treatment of psycho-social concerns and psychiatric diagnoses in the outpatient behavioral health setting.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for outpatient behavioral health services and crisis response to veterans with the full spectrum of mental health disorders including Serious Mental Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, other mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders.
• The incumbent has working knowledge and experience in the use of mental health diagnoses and basic medical terminology.
• The incumbent independently identifies high-risk patients and implements appropriate safety protocols. The incumbent provides crisis intervention services and has working knowledge of referral process for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and residential PTSD, SUDS and other specialty programs, and provide Case management to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's recovery needs.
• Must have advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex physical and 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 for services and provide specialized treatment services.
• Must have advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations.
• Must have the ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in the specialty area, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the specialty area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or for specialty certifications.
• The incumbent is responsible to the Administrative Supervisor of the program area assigned but practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities.
• Supervision/consultation is of an administrative and professional nature; with the Administrative Supervisor providing guidelines as to the general policies and program direction. In unusual and/or complex administrative and clinical problems, the incumbent initiates consultation with the Program Supervisor as well as with other authoritative resources at the Medical Center, such as the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: May be available at the supervisor's discretion and the needs of the service.
Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 436-53525-O, 436-53526-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $59,976 Per Year (GS 00)

Duties of the Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor serving as the Baltimore or Washington DV Director and licensed professional with advance knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex mental illness include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a multidisciplinary staff composed of clinical and administrative team members, whose primary mission is to provide direct readjustment counseling to eligible individuals in the areas of suicide prevention, crisis intervention, short- and long-term treatment for symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and readjustment issues;
• Planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating professional services rendered by subordinates;
• Setting guidelines and establishing intervention strategies/treatment priorities for individual, group, conjoint and families employing varying clinical and therapeutic modalities;
• Conducting Performance Based Interviews (PBI) and determining selection processes to ensure fair and equitable recruitment of qualified, high achieving, and well prepared applicants;
• Developing networks and working relationships external to the Baltimore or Washington DC and the Department of Veteran Affairs with Veteran service organizations, community based agencies, and mental health organizations to enhance service delivery and develop referrals of Veteran clients to appropriate care;
• Serving as a consultant and subject matter expert to programs and resources external to the Vet Center on matters of readjustment needs of Veterans;
• Creating, implementing, and measuring market penetration of Vet Center services through a comprehensive outreach plan for the primary service area;
• Ensuring fiscal/budget management, in compliance with applicable RCS and VHA policies and procedures as an approving official for time & attendance reports, leases/contracts management, staff local travel, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, etc.; and
• Screening/assessing of Veteran clients, treatment planning and goal setting, referral to service providers, development of a resource file, Veteran advocacy, crisis intervention, education/health promotion, coordination of non-institutional and institutional services, and individual/group counseling.

Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; however, candidate may be subject to working evenings, weekends, and holidays
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

The incumbent serves as the Outpatient CBOC Supervisor providing the full range of therapeutic services for the CBOCs associated with the Mountain Home Mental Health Outpatient Services. The incumbent assumes the administrative and clinical responsibility for the management of the assigned employees of any person-class who function within the outpatient clinic setting, while consulting and collaborating with Chief of Mental Health Outpatient Services on daily operations. The incumbent is directly responsible for the success of mental health services delivered through the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, while also contributing to the administrative oversight of outpatient psychotherapists at multiple locations (i.e., Morristown, Norton, Sevierville, and Bristol). Additionally, the Program Manager will provide administrative assistance to the Chief of Outpatient Mental Health, Deputy ACOS for MH, and ACOS for MH, in support of the full range of psychotherapeutic service provision within the Service.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, implements, and provides clinical and managerial oversight to Clinical Services within the Mental Health Outpatient Services, primarily through CBOCs, including requirements for staff, program coordination, education and training activities, and clinical consultation.
• Has direct or indirect (through subordinate supervision) administrative and professional supervision of subordinates.
• Ensures efficient operations for the provision of services through the CBOCs and MHC. Assures that staff members are trained and competent to perform the duties assigned.
• Responsibilities include supervision of staff, program management, and administrative responsibilities that are complex in scope and cover a significant portion of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Scope of service includes:

1. Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Mental Health (Bristol, Norton, Rogersville, Morristown, Campbell County, and Sevierville)
2. Mental Health Clinic
3. Care Coordination

• Works with the Chief of Mental Health Outpatient Clinic at James H. Quillen VAMC to ensure accurate and current credentialing of assigned licensed staff, compliance with standards of practice and documentation, ethical practice, and high-quality service delivery.
• Reviews and updates Scope(s) of Practice, Competence Assessment(s), and practice oversight with the Chief of Outpatient Mental Health, Deputy ACOS, ACOS for MH, and the overall Mental Health Leadership Team. Assesses and assists with the professional development of peers and subordinate staff.
• Support staff in the team building process by promoting collaborative interaction and creative problem solving.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

The duties of the Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (General Mental Health) include but are not limited to:
Functions:
The incumbent follows VACO guidelines and community best-practice standards of care in providing mental health treatment to Veteran patients. Provide a variety of direct psychological treatment services addressing the complex psychosocial issues faced by the Veteran patients served in outpatient General Mental Health. These direct services include, but are not limited to: intake assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, treatment interventions (such as individual, family, couple, or small group therapy, trauma therapy, crisis intervention, case management, education, advocacy), shared decision-making and support group development and leadership. Provide a variety of assessment, psychotherapeutic, and training services within outpatient General Mental Health.

Assists Veterans in crisis, in collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Team, General Mental Health, other Behavioral Health Service programs, Emergency Department, and others. Facilitates referrals for patients in crisis, when indicated. Maintain a caseload of patients. Serve as an active member of an interdisciplinary BHS treatment team that develops, implements, evaluates, and updates individualized treatment plans for identified Veterans seeking care through various BHS outpatient programs. Provide occasional coverage for other areas of activity within BHS or coverage while other staff is on leave. Record clinical information in the patient's medical record according to prescribed standards. Collect and maintain required statistical information. Participate on a variety of service and facility committees, task groups, or special projects groups as assigned by Supervisor or BHS Chief. May provide training opportunities and either direct or indirect supervision of graduate Social Work or Mental Health Counselor students or other related human services students as directed by the Supervisor or BHS Chief.

Customer Service:
Effectively communicates with and utilizes other disciplines (e.g., Patient Care Services, Medicine) to facilitate treatment planning and implementation. With few exceptions, participates effectively in team meetings, treatment planning conferences, etc. Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Effectively communicates with and utilizes community agencies to facilitate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care. With few exceptions, gives evidence of having regular contact and interaction with a variety of community agencies and resources. Collaborates with a variety of community agencies and engages in problem resolution activities. The employee's relationship with supervisors, co-workers, Veterans, visitors, and the general public is consistently courteous and cooperative in nature, and overall contributes to the effective operation of the case management program.

Other Duties:
As assigned, the incumbent accepts additional and special assignments aligned with program, service, and agency goals.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Telework: Ad Hoc Available-Based on supervisor approval.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Please contact the EDRP Coordinator @ V20CompensationTeam@va.gov. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The duties of the Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (General Mental Health) include but are not limited to:
Functions:
The incumbent follows VACO guidelines and community best-practice standards of care in providing mental health treatment to Veteran patients. Provide a variety of direct psychological treatment services addressing the complex psychosocial issues faced by the Veteran patients served in outpatient General Mental Health. These direct services include, but are not limited to: intake assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, treatment interventions (such as individual, family, couple, or small group therapy, trauma therapy, crisis intervention, case management, education, advocacy), shared decision-making and support group development and leadership. Provide a variety of assessment, psychotherapeutic, and training services within outpatient General Mental Health.

Assists Veterans in crisis, in collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Team, General Mental Health, other Behavioral Health Service programs, Emergency Department, and others. Facilitates referrals for patients in crisis, when indicated. Maintain a caseload of patients. Serve as an active member of an interdisciplinary BHS treatment team that develops, implements, evaluates, and updates individualized treatment plans for identified Veterans seeking care through various BHS outpatient programs. Provide occasional coverage for other areas of activity within BHS or coverage while other staff is on leave. Record clinical information in the patient's medical record according to prescribed standards. Collect and maintain required statistical information. Participate on a variety of service and facility committees, task groups, or special projects groups as assigned by Supervisor or BHS Chief. May provide training opportunities and either direct or indirect supervision of graduate Social Work or Mental Health Counselor students or other related human services students as directed by the Supervisor or BHS Chief.

Customer Service:
Effectively communicates with and utilizes other disciplines (e.g., Patient Care Services, Medicine) to facilitate treatment planning and implementation. With few exceptions, participates effectively in team meetings, treatment planning conferences, etc. Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Effectively communicates with and utilizes community agencies to facilitate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care. With few exceptions, gives evidence of having regular contact and interaction with a variety of community agencies and resources. Collaborates with a variety of community agencies and engages in problem resolution activities. The employee's relationship with supervisors, co-workers, Veterans, visitors, and the general public is consistently courteous and cooperative in nature, and overall contributes to the effective operation of the case management program.

Other Duties:
As assigned, the incumbent accepts additional and special assignments aligned with program, service, and agency goals.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Telework: Ad Hoc Available-Based on supervisor approval.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Please contact the EDRP Coordinator @ V20CompensationTeam@va.gov. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 00)

***RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS***

• Performs clinical case management functions, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Implements treatment modalities, provide counseling therapeutic intervention or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and the interdisciplinary treatment team. Offers psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes.
• Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
• Identifies high-risk patients and provides clinical case management services. Incumbent provides crisis intervention services. Understands terminology used by psychiatrists at a level to support the veterans' wellbeing.
• Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
• Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan.
• General Knowledge of Veterans benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, non-service-connected pension. Facilitates referrals based upon veterans needs and eligibility.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the consumer constructively and appropriately.
• Maintains high standards of ethical conduct, privacy and confidentiality. Participates in Treatment Team meetings as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required based on facility needs. Compressed tours may be available based on facility need.
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)