Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
The HUD-VASH Program Housing Specialist is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) whose primary responsibilities are to develop and implement individual housing search strategies/plans based on individualized HUD-VASH case management services.
The incumbent will provide psychosocial assessments, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, and housing search and placement services to homeless veterans who are participants in the HUD-VASH Program.
The incumbent will act as a centralized liaison for HUD-VASH staff to HUD, participating public housing authorities, landlord/property management companies and realtors.
The Housing Specialist will develop and maintain resources for the housing search for permanent, suitable housing options for Veterans working with HUD-VASH staff and will regularly interface with landlords, property management companies and realtors on behalf of the HUD-VASH staff connecting HUD-VASH Veterans to appropriate housing unique to each Veteran's need.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Meets with HUD-VASH, HCHV and VA staff, PHA staff, homelessness agencies and housing/housing services providers on a regular basis to design and/or maintain appropriate policies and procedures required for each setting.
Collaborates with other Housing specialists and clinicians to support engagement in care for HUD-VASH eligible Veterans.
Conducts homelessness-related staff development programs for mental health, substance abuse and other program staff, and provides opportunities for staff to update their mental health professional knowledge and practice skills.
Conducts active outreach to homeless Veterans with an emphasis on chronically homeless Veterans in conjunction with HUD-VASH and DVS staff.
Assesses high risk factors, acuity, and the need for services connected to the veteran's ability to reside and thrive in independent housing in the community.
Completes release of information, and assists with completion, submission and follow-up regarding VA eligibility (DD214) and enrollment (10-10EZ) and other VA Forms or application for benefits through VBA.
Provides referrals or consults to other VA housing programs, including Grant and Per Diem programs, Health Care for Homeless Veterans contract residential treatment, or Psychiatric Residential Rehabilitation Programs.
Drives Veterans to and from such places as clinically indicated, such as hospitals, doctor's offices, meetings and activities relevant to Veteran's Treatment Plan.
Assists Veterans who encounter problems obtaining services from the VA and other service delivery agencies by providing patient advocacy, linkage to resources, and/or by assisting with Veterans' problem solving/social interaction skills.
Documents contacts with homeless Veterans using charting in progress notes in CPRS and appropriate evaluation tools developed for the HUD- VASH Program, and follows standard procedures regarding the transmission and storage of documents with Veterans' individually-identifiable information.
Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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.
Education:
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.
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.
Licensure:
Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment.
Exception.
VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure.
This exception only applies up to the full performance level.
For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed.
English Language Proficiency:
LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.
j.
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 Determinations:
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-9 (Entry Level) Experience, Education, and Licensure:
Less than one year of experience(post-master's degree) or for LPMHCs at the master's or doctoral level) who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level.
Unlicensed LPMHCs at the GS-9 grade level have completed the required education listed in paragraph 3.
b.
, and are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure.
AND KSAs:
In addition, the candidates must demonstrate the KSAs:
Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up.
Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices.
Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span.
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively.
Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth.
Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA.
Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Experience, Education, and Licensure.
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of post-master's or post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level.
AND KSA:
In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:
Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship.
Ability 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 orientation.
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress.
Requires independent judgment and skill.
Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced- based practices, screening, and psychosocial assessment.
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration.
This may include evidence based psychotherapy.
References:
VA Handbook 500/106, Part II, Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to drive a vehicle, enter Veteran homes, walk stairs, some light lifting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent will provide psychosocial assessments, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, and housing search and placement services to homeless veterans who are participants in the HUD-VASH Program.
The incumbent will act as a centralized liaison for HUD-VASH staff to HUD, participating public housing authorities, landlord/property management companies and realtors.
The Housing Specialist will develop and maintain resources for the housing search for permanent, suitable housing options for Veterans working with HUD-VASH staff and will regularly interface with landlords, property management companies and realtors on behalf of the HUD-VASH staff connecting HUD-VASH Veterans to appropriate housing unique to each Veteran's need.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Meets with HUD-VASH, HCHV and VA staff, PHA staff, homelessness agencies and housing/housing services providers on a regular basis to design and/or maintain appropriate policies and procedures required for each setting.
Collaborates with other Housing specialists and clinicians to support engagement in care for HUD-VASH eligible Veterans.
Conducts homelessness-related staff development programs for mental health, substance abuse and other program staff, and provides opportunities for staff to update their mental health professional knowledge and practice skills.
Conducts active outreach to homeless Veterans with an emphasis on chronically homeless Veterans in conjunction with HUD-VASH and DVS staff.
Assesses high risk factors, acuity, and the need for services connected to the veteran's ability to reside and thrive in independent housing in the community.
Completes release of information, and assists with completion, submission and follow-up regarding VA eligibility (DD214) and enrollment (10-10EZ) and other VA Forms or application for benefits through VBA.
Provides referrals or consults to other VA housing programs, including Grant and Per Diem programs, Health Care for Homeless Veterans contract residential treatment, or Psychiatric Residential Rehabilitation Programs.
Drives Veterans to and from such places as clinically indicated, such as hospitals, doctor's offices, meetings and activities relevant to Veteran's Treatment Plan.
Assists Veterans who encounter problems obtaining services from the VA and other service delivery agencies by providing patient advocacy, linkage to resources, and/or by assisting with Veterans' problem solving/social interaction skills.
Documents contacts with homeless Veterans using charting in progress notes in CPRS and appropriate evaluation tools developed for the HUD- VASH Program, and follows standard procedures regarding the transmission and storage of documents with Veterans' individually-identifiable information.
Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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.
Education:
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.
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.
Licensure:
Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment.
Exception.
VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure.
This exception only applies up to the full performance level.
For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed.
English Language Proficiency:
LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.
j.
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 Determinations:
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-9 (Entry Level) Experience, Education, and Licensure:
Less than one year of experience(post-master's degree) or for LPMHCs at the master's or doctoral level) who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level.
Unlicensed LPMHCs at the GS-9 grade level have completed the required education listed in paragraph 3.
b.
, and are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure.
AND KSAs:
In addition, the candidates must demonstrate the KSAs:
Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up.
Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices.
Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span.
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively.
Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth.
Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA.
Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Experience, Education, and Licensure.
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of post-master's or post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level.
AND KSA:
In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:
Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship.
Ability 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 orientation.
Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress.
Requires independent judgment and skill.
Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced- based practices, screening, and psychosocial assessment.
Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.
Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration.
This may include evidence based psychotherapy.
References:
VA Handbook 500/106, Part II, Appendix G43, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to drive a vehicle, enter Veteran homes, walk stairs, some light lifting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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