Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Healthcare
Mental Health
The incumbent is a Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) whose duties and responsibilities relate to the case management of Veterans who are demonstrating suicide behaviors. Must be skillful in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of at-risk Veterans as they transition through care. Provides these services at an advanced practice level to eligible Veterans to meet biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements- United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade DeterminationsGS-12 Senior LPMHC
Preferred ExperiencePrefer at least 2 years providing evidence-based psychotherapy for a variety of MH problems.
ReferenceFor more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12.
Physical Requirements .See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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