Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - ...

Summary 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. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 5, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 7, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until positions are filled. VA Central California Health Care System is recruiting for Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) at the Fresno VA Medical Center on the Substance Use Disorder Program (SUDP).Major duties include: Conducts mental health assessments and treatment plans and provides consultation to Primary Care Mental Health Integration, and Behavioral Health Providers to assess eligibility and appropriate level of care for Veterans in need of services. Provides professional counseling, and mental health services using knowledge, theory and training foundations in professional counseling to include therapy in both individual and group sessions, as well as collaboration with various stakeholders such as the family members or in the community. Consult with peers, supervisors and be involved in program evaluation and development. Comfortable in treating mental health pathology, including but not limited to: Substance Use Disorders, Suicidality, depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder {PTSD), and other serious psychiatric disorders. Incumbent will work with the Substance Use Disorder Program (SUDP), PCT Program, Mental Health Clinic (MHC)/ Behavioral health Program (BHIP), inpatient psychiatry team (6E), other Behavioral Health services, and other health settings such as with the ER and medical inpatient unit to ensure a seamless transition to appropriate services for Veterans. Provides crisis intervention as needed for Veterans in Behavioral Health in the outpatient setting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad hoc telework may be approved on a limited basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0808-F and 0807-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2025-11-15