Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP)

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Department of Veterans Affairs
1 month ago
Corpus Christi, Texas$63K - $99KFull TimeMental Health CounselinginNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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.

About the Role

The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) serves as a member of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) in multiple Texas VA locations including Corpus Christi. This permanent full-time role provides comprehensive mental health care to veterans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose, and treat veterans within BHIP.
  • Coordinate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provide psychotherapy and mental health treatment.
  • Participate in program evaluation and outreach.

Requirements

  • Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor credential.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Credentialing and suitability clearance.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $63,476 to $99,835 per year.
  • Federal employee benefits including health insurance and pension (FERS).
  • No relocation assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time schedule.
  • Telework eligible on an ad-hoc basis.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements stated.

This role offers a stable federal salary and benefits with opportunities for occasional telework. Join a supportive team dedicated to veteran mental health care. Apply today.

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Federal Pension (FERS)
6.0

Burnout Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

30d ago