USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - PTSD Clinical Team
Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expThe Sheridan VA Health Care System is seeking a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor for the PTSD Clinical Team. The role involves providing specialized treatment for PTSD and associated mental health needs, conducting evaluations, and developing treatment plans for Veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides specialized treatment of PTSD and associated mental health needs in the Mental Health Programs
Incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of Veterans patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses
Evaluates the client's situation, including the Veteran's reaction and ability to deal with it, and arrives at a reasoned conclusion
Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy interventions used in the treatment of Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and comorbid mental health needs
Implements use of Measurement Based Care for measuring effectiveness of clinical practice and services in specialty areas, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services
Develops treatment plans in coordination with appropriate PCT and BHIP Team Members, including goals for treatment
Provides independent consultation and makes recommendations to interdisciplinary team on course of treatment
Demonstrates the ability to make treatment plan changes based on empirical findings as well as to provide a flexible work schedule to accommodate emergency or urgent care matters
Interviews Veterans and their family members/significant others to establish facts about the Veteran's situation, presenting problems and their causes, and the impact of such problems on the Veteran's functioning and health
Uses subjective and objective data in making clinical assessment of the Veteran's needs. Effectively uses professional skill, objectivity, and insight. Uses advanced clinical training, and experience to identify viable treatment options and makes appropriate referrals for care
Works with Veterans who are not able to engage in the detailed depth of PCT care by aiding in their return to Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) where they will gain coping skills in effort to improve the success rate in future Evidence Based Psychotherapies (EBP)s
Assesses at-risk factors and develops a preliminary disposition plan involving the Veterans and family or significant others
Assesses serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness, catastrophic medical conditions, dementia, and other high-risk diagnoses
Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations for treatment
Finds a suitable means of treatment to help Veterans and/or significant others cope with stressful situations
Provides quality therapy by utilizing Evidence Based Psychotherapies (EBP) in the treatment of Veterans served and utilizes nationally provided EBP templates to properly capture care provided
Concludes the appropriate action, even in instances where actions can have serious impact on the life of the Veterans
Evaluates his/her practice as a clinician on an on-going basis through participation in professional peer review, case conferences, or other organized means
Acts as a community and family liaison by initiating and maintaining necessary contact with the patient, his/her family, VA Healthcare System service programs and personnel, mental health agencies, and other related resource agencies
Provides support and consultation to these varying individuals, programs, and agencies as necessary or in the best interest of the patient
Qualification
Required
Be a citizen of the United States
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Hold a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Must hold a full, current, & unrestricted license to independently practice as a LPMHC, which includes diagnosis & treatment
Must complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must be physically & mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others
Preferred
Extensive experience in working with PTSD, including familiarity with cognitive behavior therapy (CPT) for PTSD, prolonged exposure (PE), written exposure therapy (WET) for PTSD, & other evidence-based protocols (EBPs)
Proficient in suicide prevention and capable in mental health crisis care
Completion of evidence-based protocols (EBPs) training with certification
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
Company
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