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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (WVPP) - EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
On-site Harlingen, TX $62K – $97K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor ENFJENFPESFJINFP
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) serves as a member of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP).
- →Tasked with participating in quality improvement projects around disruptive behavior.
- →Supports the WVPP Program Coordinator in responding to VISN and Central Office requests for information about disruptive behavior training information available through DBRS or any data about disruptive behavior incidents.
- →Interfaces with VATVCBHCS Police Service and other law enforcement agencies as needed to ensure safety of Veterans and VA staff.
- →Responsible for the education, training, implementation of local and national policies, Directives, and Regulatory Requirements pertaining to individualized, evidence-based, data-driven violence risk and violence risk mitigation strategy recommendations.
- →Supports the WVPP Lead in pulling and reporting facility-level data as needed for answering suspenses.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 56032-F, 56033-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
- ✓A current, unrestricted, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.
- ✓Operation of a motor vehicle is required for this position.
- ✓A pre-employment examination will be required to validate your ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- ✓A full physical will not be required.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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