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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (CEC)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administrationhttp://www.texasvalley.va.gov/Overview
##### Open & closing dates
09/04/2019 to 09/18/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 11
##### Salary
$62,419 to $81,150 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Corpus Christi, TXRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryOUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for
him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his
orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are
America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team
providing compassionate care to Veterans?Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities Bargaining Position Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS)
as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC)/Community
Employment Coordinator (CEC) for Homeless Veterans. You will be the
central figure functioning in the roles of liaison, advocate, and
sometimes technical advisor, responsible for the ongoing orientation
and training of Homeless Services continuum of programs in order to
connect Veterans to the most appropriate and least restrictive VA
and community-based employment services. You will work with the
local Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Manager or designee in
orchestrating clinical and administrative staff, within the Medical
Center, into a cohesive platform with which homeless Veterans can
obtain competitive employment with appropriate support. Provide
information, pre-employment assessment and workforce re-entry
planning services, linkage, and coordination for VA and non-VA
services, and community-based follow-up services to integrate
Veterans into the community through competitive employment. Other
duties include:
Work with local staff in developing templates for concise,
individualized Veteran-centered assessments to determine the
needed intensity level of employment services and supports for
homeless Veterans.
Serve as a liaison to local community providers of employment
placement and support services for homeless Veterans.
Conduct bi-monthly conference calls with all the members (VA and
non-VA) of the local employment collaborative serving Veterans
and resolves access barriers to rapid job placement.
Monitor performance and progress through review (at least
quarterly) of cases referred to the members of the collaborative
to insure that Veterans are receiving services leading to
competitive employment and appropriate follow-up supports.
Provide feedback to the homeless program staff and VAMC
leadership on system resources, strengths, accomplishments,
challenges and recommended corrective actions on a quarterly
basis.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Alternate
schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the organization.)
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredPreferred Experience:
- Experience with Homeless Population
- Experience with employment and finding employers
- Experience with networking with community partners; performing
outreach
- Experience with community resources available to assist with
employmentTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone
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- RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement, 09/18/2019.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 degree in mental health 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; and Marriage and Family Therapy. A doctoral degree
in mental health counseling may not be substituted for the
master's degree in mental health counseling.
- Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the
GS-101 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted
license to independently practice mental health counseling,
which includes diagnosis and treatment.
- Physical Requirements. Must pass a pre-employment physical. See
"Physical Requirements" list below.
- English Language Proficiency. Licensed Professional Mental
Health Counselors (LPMHCs) must be proficient in spoken and
written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and
7407(d).Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for
employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the
grade of candidates.GS-11 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Full
Performance Level)(a) Experience, Education, and Licensure. In addition to the
basic requirements, candidates must have at least 1 year of
post-master's degree mental health counseling experience;
OR
In addition to the basic requirements, a doctoral degree in mental
health counseling, or a related field may be substituted for the
required 1 year of professional mental health counseling
experience.(b) Assignments. This is the full performance level for LPMHCs.
At this level they are licensed to independently practice
professional counseling and to provide mental health services within
the knowledge, theory, and training foundations of professional
counseling. They may be assigned to any mental health VHA area,
consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. LPMHCs may be
involved in program evaluation and/or research activities.(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition
to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9 level, the candidate must
demonstrate the KSAs below:
1. Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and
recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.
2. Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the
counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems
and maintaining an effective counseling relationship.
3. Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and
students 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.
4. Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization
to patients who are in psychological distress.
5. Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative
process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills,
including evidenced-based practices and screening/assessment.
6. Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial
counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and
possesses multicultural counseling skills.
7. 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.
8. Ability to develop and deliver psycho-education groups that
include life skills, family support, and community integration.References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G43 Licensed
Professional Mental Health Counselor Qualification Standard dated
September 28, 2010.Physical Requirements: Light Lifting (under 15 pounds); Light
Carrying (under 15 pounds); Use of fingers; Both hands required;
Walking (up to 1 hour); Standing (up to 1 hour); Both legs required;
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously;
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Far vision correctable in one
eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to
distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors;
Hearing (aid permitted); Operate a vehicle.EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application
if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education
to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of
Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit
for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related
positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the
Schedule A excepted appointment authority.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at
VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your
application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be
verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group)
will review the selected candidate's education and experience and
recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be
placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board
will recommend grade and HR will determine step in accordance with
policy.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
VA Application
Resume
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can
be found at:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
License
VA Application
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
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Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
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character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
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eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
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http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
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attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
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documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
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from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as
part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,
VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers
(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary
units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationDaniel HernandezPhone806-355-9003 X7486EmailDaniel.hernandez1@va.govAddressVA TX Valley Coastal Bend HCS
2701 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
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