EAP Program Coordinator (Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor)

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.QualificationsApplicants 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: CitizenshipBe a citizen of the United States(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - paragraph 3.g.) Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken EnglishEducationHold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health CounselingClinical Rehabilitation CounselingClinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselingor 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 CounselingCommunity CounselingGerontology CounselingMarital - Couple - and Family CounselingCACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited programAdditional 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 counselingLicensurePersons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - which includes diagnosis and treatmentMay 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 Determinations: Licensed Profession Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator) GS-12 Experience - Education - and LicensureIn addition to the basic requirements - candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade levelExperience must have been in a major specialty treatment program area such as - but not limited to - Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - mental health intensive case management (MHICM) - or other areas of equivalent scope and complexityExperience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competencyIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge - skills - and abilities: Ability to make professional evaluations - decisions - and recommendation for treatment planning and implementationAdvanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationshipAbility to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees 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 orientationAbility to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distressRequires independent judgment and skillAbility to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills - including evidenced- based practices - screening - and psychosocial assessmentAbility to use a wide variety of individual - group - or family counseling interventionsAbility to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practicesAbility to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills - family support - and community integrationThis may include evidence-based psychotherapyIn depth knowledge of the program coordinated and demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies procedures and or practice guidelines for the programAbility to make key decisions in the hiring and identification of top candidatesAbility to provide leadership in facilitating the process of coordinating program consults - assessments - admissions - care assignments and dischargesAbility to provide subject matter consultation to other colleagues and trainees within the field of counseling working on an interdisciplinary teamReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12Physical Requirements: All candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or othersCandidates must meet the physical requirements outlined in Section II and Section VI of the OPM Operating Manual - Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions and must possess emotional and mental stability.DutiesThe incumbent works independently to provide expert level psychosocial interventions that may benefit JHQVAMC - employees - families - and our communitiesProvides a full range of EAP services within commonly accepted standards of counseling practiceDuties include but are not limited to: Improves productivity and employee engagement Develops employee and manager competencies in managing workplace stress Supports employees and managers during workplace restructuring Supports disaster and emergency preparedness Manages the effect of disruptive incidents Provides short-term counseling to identify and assess problems and assist employees with problem solving Assists with referrals to community services or professional resources Provides orientation and educational programs to promote services of the EAP Provides briefings to educate on the roles of the EAP Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm Telework: Adhoc Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 61356F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized