Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Substance Treatment Program Therapist

This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions.

NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW. Serves as a psychotherapist in the Substance Treatment Program (STP). Provides primarily group psychotherapy, case management and individual psychotherapy to Veterans seeking specialty SUD care. Provides a broad range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients, many of whom have psychiatric and medical problems in addition to their substance addiction Clinical Independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans identifying the Veteran's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, psychosocial acuity, SUD and MH, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. Fully utilizes the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions. Delivers services both in-person and via telehealth technologies. Conducts groups as part of the IOP/OP and Aftercare program. Has specialized knowledge of a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions. Treatment approaches include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Contingency Management, harm reduction, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, DBT, and Evidence-based Psychotherapies for PTSD. Establishes goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient. Provides complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress. Ability to assess and safety plan for suicidality. Possesses knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations. Provides consultation to clinical staff. Communicates effectively with people from varied backgrounds. Serves on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups, and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively. Complies with all EHRM documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures. Maintains appropriate records and follow-up data. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical recommendations and measurement based care for all patients. Complies with peer review procedures. Performs collateral duties as assigned. Administrative Acts as Liaison and Consultant between Wenatchee CBOC and SUD/MH services at Mann-Grandstaff sites of care. May also participate in outreach efforts or conduct trainings on MH and STP to other clinical teams. Provides asynchronous case management, care coordination, referral management, individual scheduling, and consultation with legal entities. Provides leadership, staff development, and continued education opportunities. Maintains reference materials and documentation of policies. Provides oversight and supervision of EBPs provided by licensed and unlicensed MATs and SWs. Assists Specialty Mental Health Program Manager, STP Program Coordinator, and other BHS leaders with quality improvement and compliance with accreditation organizations and VA standards (CARF, Joint Commission, SAMSHA). Attends regular staff meetings in the SUD Specialty Clinic and Behavioral Health Service Line. Participates as a member of VA committees as directed. Attends monthly Evidenced Based care meetings, Communities of Practice meetings, SUD monthly national trainings, standard of practice meetings. Provides recommendations to supervisors of any clinical changes to policy and procedure and ability to design system changes based on data. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 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.