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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Program Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Eglin AFB, FL $106K – $138K Apply by Sep 8, 2026 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor ENFJ OperationsHealthcare
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The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Program Manager will assist in overseeing a multispecialty behavioral health program consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, nurses and other multi-disciplinary team members who are part of our level IC organization.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Program Management Oversee and manage major behavioral health programs, including PCMHI, PTSD, Specialty Mental Health, Residential Treatment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorders, and more.
- →Exercise independent judgment in decisions affecting staff and resources.
- →Monitor work performance, interpret data, and ensure program requirements are met.
- →Manage key clinical, training, and administrative programs, including day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
- →Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality assurance processes; monitor outcomes and drive improvements.
- →Prepare reports, briefing papers, and responses for leadership, including Congressional and sensitive correspondence.
- →Develop performance standards, conduct appraisals, and set training objectives for staff.
- →Oversee budget, fund control points, and daily operations; ensure cost-effective management.
- →Integrate program efforts with medical center operations and community agencies.
- →Serve as liaison with local, state, and national officials, community groups, and affiliate institutions.
- →Represent Behavioral Health Service at meetings and conferences; provide expert advice and testimony as needed.
- →Clinical Responsibilities Provide direct responsibility for behavioral health services, including those by trainees and staff.
- →Consult and serve as a resource for other professional staff.
- →Deliver a full range of psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services (individual, couple, family, group, substance abuse).
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
- ✓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).
Personality Fit
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