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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Primary Care/MH Integration Substance Use Disorder
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Charleston, WV $64K – $101K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor ENFJESFJINFJINFP
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The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Substance Use Disorder (SUD) will ensure the delivery of evidence based care for primary care patients identified at risk for/or with a substance use disorder. This position enhances same-day access reviewing primary care patient panels and triaging the Veteran to the most appropriate level of care. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the coordination of the mental health treatment of patients in the primary care clinic.
What You'll Do
- →The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Substance Abuse Disorder position is located at the Charleston VA Clinic in South Charleston, WV.
- →Major Duties include but not limited to: Provides screening/assessment/consultation for Veterans needing mental health treatment.
- →Develops community resources & coordinates these resources in the interest of the Veteran.
- →Provides case management services to include internal and external referrals, resources, education, advocacy, and supportive services.
- →Completes structured diagnostic and clinical assessments for participants.
- →Utilize proactive patient identification and outreach activities related to substance misuse for the PACT population.
- →Offer formal or curbside consultation regarding the treatment of SUD within primary care.
- →Provides psycho-education and direct advice regarding symptoms of depression, anxiety and alcohol misuse to patients.
- →Specializes in staff development & patient education in the area of mental health treatment.
- →Determines the appropriate level of care need for patients not in treatment and the ability to understand the variety of clinical options available through the medical center and local community.
- →Support Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Clinical Practice Guideline-concordant care of SUD within primary care.
- →Reviews Primary Care patient panels for positive mental health screen reminders or the use of psychotropic medications, thereby identifying potential patients who may benefit from PC/MHI interventions.
- →Serve as a Point of Contact related to SUD concerns within PACT, with emphasis on Opiate and Alcohol Use Disorders.
- →Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
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 evaluation.
- ✓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: 4097ef6b-d300-46bc-8897-3533607d8d35
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