Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) - Substance Use Disorder RRTP Program Manager
What you'd do
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.
Major duties
The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) Domiciliary- Substance Use Disorder Program Manager develops, organizes, directs and manages all aspects the residential treatment program at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC in Huntington, WV including comprehensive development, planning and implementation of the program's policies and procedures, determining the needs of the program, overseeing and directing the quality and quantity of training, monitoring data driven outcomes, and establishing program initiatives and direction within limitations of available staff and budget. This position provides supervision for the clinical and administrative staff assigned to the Domiciliary and outpatient substance use disorder clinic. Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Responsibilities Directs all clinical and administrative operations of the DOM SUD Program to ensure safe, efficient, and effective service delivery. Provides administrative and clinical supervision to assigned staff (including those located outside the DOM SUD program) including coordination of schedules, workload, training requirements, productivity expectations, developing performance standards and completing appropriate clinical and performance evaluations. Leads strategic planning, program development, goal setting, and evaluation of outcomes using data-driven quality improvement processes for the DOM SUD Ensures full compliance with VA, Joint Commission, CARF and/or other applicable standards; develops procedures, prepares reports, and maintains accreditation readiness. Manages program resources including staffing, budget, supplies, space, and physical environment; submits staffing and resource requests with justification. Oversees referral, screening, admission, and discharge workflows to maximize occupancy and ensure timely, person-centered transitions. Maintains and develops administrative tools such as handbooks, program documents, data logs, schedules, and monitoring systems. Coordinates outreach and education with internal VA services, community partners, and Veteran organizations to strengthen referral pathways Conducts and reports environmental and safety inspections; monitors the keyless entry system and maintenance needs. Serves as the first point of contact for Veteran concerns and coordinates with Patient Advocates and leadership as appropriate. Facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings, community meetings, and Veteran governance activities. Clinical Responsibilities Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and Veterans to develop patient-centered treatment plans Provides evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy for substance use and co-occurring disorders Coordinates referrals, educates Veterans and caregivers about resources, and supports access to VA and community services Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and emergency response per facility protocols Communicates and collaborates with providers across institutional and non-institutional care settings Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with VA standards and participates in performance improvement activities. Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Telework: Ad-hoc, determined by Agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: 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). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling. CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cacrep.org/directory/. NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP do not meet the LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment. NOTE: It is VHA policy that a LPMHC who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record. English Language Proficiency: LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager), GS-13 Experience, Education and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. The experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency Assignments. LPMHCs manage the daily operations of multiple programs, develop and implement program policies and procedures, or serve as chief or principal counselor to a number of LPHMCs. They are responsible for oversight of administrative and programmatic resources and monitoring of outcomes. They prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national leadership. Decisions may affect staff and other resources associated with the programs managed and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. They may be responsible for the program's budget. They may also supervise employees assigned to the program Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below: Ability to make judgments and decisions associated with program management Ability to monitor program outcomes using data driven quality assurance process Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided Ability to manage a wide range of programs which include the operation and management of key clinical, training or administrative programs. Preferred Experience: Experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and residential treatment programs Management experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
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