Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor; SATP; EDRP Approved
Job in
McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, 78501, USA
Listing for:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (SATP) - EDRP Approved
Job Title
Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC)
Duties
The SATP Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) is administratively within Psychology Service Line within the Mental Health Service Line. The incumbent will provide both face-to-face services as well as tele-mental health services to Veterans located VATVCBHCS facilities and non-VA sites of care. The SATP Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) will provide psychological services with attention to delivering Evidenced-Based Psychotherapy (EBP) to Veterans diagnosed within Substance Use Disorder and comorbid mental health disorders.
Psychological services may include conducting assessments, delivering psychotherapy (in individual and/or group formats), and provision of consultation to staff regarding Veteran care issues.
Administrative Responsibilities
May coordinate SATP-related programming within the various mental health service line programs.May serve as the representative for Psychology Section on various Psychology Sections, Mental Health Service Line, System, or VISN administrative committees or work groups.May actively participate in and accept leadership roles in local, state, and/or national professional organizations specific to Psychology.Clinical Responsibilities
Diagnose all mental disorders using the nomenclature of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-5).Provide an assessment of each Veteran using the system as set forth in DSM-5.Determine when clinician-administered psychometric testing is necessary and integrate the results of such testing into the report of the examination.Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including the use of psychological testing for patients within VATVCBHCS in areas of special interest/expertise.Performs psychological evaluations for individual with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contract when available, as well as objective, and cognitive tests when indicated.Provides a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, with individuals with mental health and medical disorders utilizing empirically supported modalities when indicated.Provide evidence-based interventions for SUD, including CPT, and/or PE.Consults with and serves as resource for other professional personnel concerning the needs for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services in VATVCBHCS.May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision staff at lower grade within assigned program area, Psychology Service, or VATVCBHCS.Academic/Teaching/Reaching
May be asked to prepare and teach seminars/workshops for VATVCBHCS trainees/staff on topics within interest/competency areas.May choose to conduct approved psychological research that supports the mission of VATVCBHCS alone or in collaboration with other professionals in VATVCBHCS or affiliated academic institutions.May choose to apply for a faculty appointment at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework
This is an onsite position. Telework may be offered when deemed necessary by the department AD-HOC (Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) (Portion of day acceptable).
Virtual
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #
53403-F, 53404-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
Not Authorized
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