Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

About the Role

This Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, Ohio. The role focuses on case management for Veterans identified as high risk for suicide or suicidal behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for Veterans and families.
• Evaluate mental health service needs and make referrals.
• Perform crisis management and suicide risk assessments.
• Develop crisis safety plans with patient input.
• Coordinate enhanced care for high-risk patients.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Document clinical interventions in Electronic Health Records.
• Frequent travel may be required to community locations.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: $92,841 to $120,696 per year.
• Federal benefits including health, dental, vision insurance.
• Loan repayment program available (up to $200,000).

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Call, weekend, and night shift requirements not specified.

This permanent position does not offer relocation assistance or telework eligibility. No drug test required. Non-sensitive position.