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Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Augusta, GA $90K – $116K Apply by Jun 29, 2026 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor ENFJENFPESFJINFJ
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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
- →This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, GA located in the Mental Health Service.
- →The Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) serves as the Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) within the Mental Health Service and is responsible for promoting recovery-oriented systems of care across mental health programs and services.
- →The incumbent functions as an independently licensed clinician and serves as a subject matter expert in recovery-oriented care, behavioral health rehabilitation, Veteran-centered treatment approaches, and system transformation initiatives.
- →Duties include, but not limited to: Coordinates and supports implementation of recovery-oriented initiatives throughout the Mental Health Service.
- →Promotes adherence to VHA recovery principles, psychosocial rehabilitation models, and Veteran-centered care practices.
- →Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recovery-focused programming and activities.
- →Collaborates with leadership and frontline staff to integrate recovery principles into clinical operations and treatment planning.
- →Provides consultation regarding recovery-oriented counseling approaches, behavioral health rehabilitation strategies, and Veteran engagement.
- →Assists staff in incorporating recovery principles into treatment planning and care coordination.
- →Promotes Veteran self-determination, empowerment, and shared decision-making within treatment systems.
- →Assists Veterans in identifying recovery goals, accessing resources, and navigating systems of care.
- →Provides education and training to staff regarding recovery-oriented care, psychosocial rehabilitation, and evidence-based recovery practices.
- →Assists with development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflows that support recovery-oriented service delivery.
- →Maintains documentation and program records in accordance with VA policy and accreditation standards.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6881d927-155a-4457-ac7c-51e9a3f2165d
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