Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (PTSD)

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Department of Veterans Affairs
1 month ago
New York$61K - $96KFull TimeMental Health CounselinginNot on LinkedIn
✓ 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 (PTSD LPMHC) is a full-time position assigned to the PTSD Clinical Team (PCT) within Behavioral Health at the Syracuse VA Medical Center or its outpatient clinics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized mental health counseling for PTSD.
  • Work within the Behavioral Health outpatient clinic.

Requirements

  • Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor credential.
  • Experience or interest in PTSD treatment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $61,111 to $96,119 per year.
  • Federal benefits including health insurance and pension.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements stated.

This role offers a federal career with competitive salary and benefits in New York, focusing on PTSD care for veterans.

6.0

Burnout Score

Top 50%

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

1mo ago