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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Mental Health Therapist) BHIP
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Ithaca, NY $75K – $97K Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor ENFJENFPESFJINFJ
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The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor position provides outpatient mental health treatment to Veterans who are connected with the Syracuse VAMC and its Community Based Outpatient clinics (CBOCs). This position is located at the Ithaca VA Community Based Clinic.
What You'll Do
- →The Outpatient BHIP LPMHC Therapist at the GS-11 level provides advanced, recovery-oriented psychotherapy to Veterans-individually and as couples-to support the stabilization and management of psychiatric symptoms.
- →The incumbent independently conducts comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments, delivers crisis intervention services, provides advocacy, and coordinates referrals to appropriate VA or community providers.
- →Clinical services are offered through both telehealth and in-person modalities to ensure timely and consistent access to care.
- →At this level of practice, the therapist exercises independent clinical judgment and collaborates closely with Veterans, their natural supports, and interdisciplinary treatment team members to develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based, person-centered treatment plans.
- →The incumbent contributes to a comprehensive continuum of mental health services designed to promote recovery, enhance functioning, and improve overall well-being.
- →Understand treatment procedures for psychiatric conditions and common medications.
- →Apply evidence-based therapies (e.g., ACT, CBT, CPT, PE) and facilitate inpatient groups Contribute to treatment planning and goal setting with Veterans, families, and clinical staff.
- →Perform rapid assessments and create crisis management plans for potential psychiatric admission or residential care.
- →Work with other service providers to reassess needs, make referrals, and involve surrogate decision makers when appropriate Support discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions between levels of care.
- →Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; document interventions in the electronic health record.
- →Review provider notes to identify strengths and challenges for comprehensive care.
- →Provide consultation on psychosocial factors affecting treatment and coordinate care across services Support continuity of care during transfers and understand Veterans' benefits to guide referrals Perform other duties as needed to support organizational and Veteran needs.
- →Participate in professional peer review, case conferences, and ongoing evaluation of practice.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 06313344-694a-4ae7-bd14-2196ea50be50
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