Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Multiple Disciplines

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Department of Veterans Affairs
19 days ago
Dayton, Ohio$64K - $101KFull TimePsychologyinNot on LinkedIn
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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

Summary
There are multiple Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) positions available in the Mental Health Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center and Springfield Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Tour

Work Schedule

will be discussed during interview.

Summary
There are multiple Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) positions available in the Mental Health Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center and Springfield Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Tour

Work Schedule

will be discussed during interview.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
11/21/2025 to 03/20/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$64,021 to - $100,703 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 9 - 11

Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Dayton, OH
Springfield, OH

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
11

Job family (Series)
0183 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSR-12836657-26-TMG
Control number
850765400

This job is open to
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U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does NOT apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Veterans preference applies

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Duties
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Duties include, but are not limited, to:

LPMHC - Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (GS 9-11)

The incumbent functions as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) located at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The position requires extensive work with MH RRTP Veterans diagnosed with substance use and mental health disorders as well as those who are homeless. The substance use and mental health population of Veterans will receive a variety of therapeutic services such as medication assisted therapy, addiction education, evidenced based psycho-education, psychotherapy, group therapy, case management, discharge planning, and service coordination. NOTE: The incumbent may be required to perform (50%) of their

Key Responsibilities

in the community and will be required to utilize a GSA Vehicle while performing such duties. The Social Worker will successfully complete all facility

Requirements

to drive a GSA Vehicle and transport Veterans. This includes all pre-employment physicals. In addition, the incumbent will successfully complete all facility required TMS trainings to drive a GSA Vehicle and transport Veterans. Functional Statement #: #91907-A and 91908-A

LPMHC - Integrated Care (GS-11) - Springfield, OH

The incumbent is assigned as Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in Integrated Care (IC) who works at the interface between primary care (PC) and/or specialty medicine (SM) in an integrated care model. The position is assigned to the Mental Health Service and requires extensive work with Veterans diagnosed with medical conditions, mental illness, and substance use disorders (SUD). This position also requires advanced training in the management of crisis situations. The IC LPMHC assures adequate identification and treatment of a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems of Veterans in a PC and/or SM setting. The incumbent works closely with Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) and other specialty medicine providers to provide brief assessment, brief intervention, and mental health support for Veterans in collaboration with the treating medical providers. Functional Statement #: 93152-0

Work Schedule: To be discussed during interview

Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91907-A, 91908-A, 93152-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

Benefits & Perks

Federal Pension
PSLF Eligible
7.5

Burnout Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

19d ago