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- Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health...
- Bend, OR
$61,111 - $96,116a year
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor develops and/or contributes to the development of the mental health treatment plan and the setting of achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family and with the ...
LPC
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary
Entry Level
US Citizenship Required
Monday to Friday
Doctoral Degree
Master's Degree
NEW
2 days ago
- ATC Portland
- Albany, OR
$40 - $60an hour
Mental Health Counselor - QHMP ... Oregon license as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or QMHP Certified in OR - Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field - Minimum of 1 ...
LPC
Full-Time
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance
Referral Program
11 days ago
- Leidos
- Klamath Falls, OR
$28 - $50an hour
Life Counselors (MFLCs) are the first line of defense for our Service Members’ mental health, and we need flexible, ready-to-serve counselors willing to jump in at a moment’s notice. ... Mission Ready Reserve counselors are assignment ready and ...
Full-Time / Part-Time
Doctoral Degree
LCSW
401(k)
Referral Program
Retirement Plan
30+ days ago
- Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish...
- Portland, OR
$17 - $20an hour
Counselors are expected to work cooperatively with their co-counselors and other counselors in their unit and report to their Unit Head. ... The MJCC Day Camp is seeking enthusiastic, patient, hard- working staff members to serve as camp counselors ...
Full-Time / Temporary
Entry Level
21 days ago
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- Mid-Columbia Center for Living
- Hood River, OR
- Signing Bonus
$27.77 - $33.75an hour
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor II will provide clinical supervision to other Agency individuals seeking Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I) certification as needed. ... Alcohol and Drug Counselor ... The Alcohol and Drug Counselor will ...
Full-Time
Entry Level
CSS
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Bilingual
20 days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Beaverton, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Psychiatric Nurse
LMFT
Parental Leave
401(k)
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Cornelius, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
401(k)
LMFT
Psychiatric Nurse
Health Insurance
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Newberg, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Psychiatric Nurse
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Hillsboro, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Psychiatric Nurse
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Banks, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Parental Leave
401(k)
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Gladstone, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
LMFT
Psychiatric Nurse
401(k)
Health Insurance
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Timber, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Psychiatric Nurse
401(k)
LMFT
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Carlton, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Psychiatric Nurse
401(k)
Parental Leave
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Vernonia, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
LMFT
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Welches, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
401(k)
LMFT
Health Insurance
Psychiatric Nurse
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Mulino, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Parental Leave
Psychiatric Nurse
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Boring, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Psychiatric Nurse
LMFT
30+ days ago
- LifeStance Health
- Amity, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
Employee Assistance Program
LMFT
401(k)
Health Insurance
30+ days ago
- Leidos
- Klamath Falls, OR 97601
$28 - $50an hour
Life Counselors (MFLCs) are the first line of defense for our Service Members’ mental health, and we need flexible, ready-to-serve counselors willing to jump in at a moment’s notice. ... Mission Ready Reserve counselors are assignment ready and ...
Full-Time / Part-Time
Employee Discount
Doctoral Degree
401(k)
LCSW
Sabbatical Program
NEW
1 day ago
- LifeStance Health
- Bridal Veil, OR
From $50,000a year
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I, II, or III), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), or Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). Preferred: Possess a MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for license, ...
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary / Contract / Internship
Flexible Schedule
LMFT
Psychiatric Nurse
Parental Leave
401(k)
30+ days ago

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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

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Company
Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health...
Location
Bend, OR
Job Type
Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary
Salary
$61,111 - $96,116 a year

LPC

Entry Level

US Citizenship Required

Monday to Friday

Doctoral Degree

Master's Degree

Summary

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.

Duties

This position is located in the Mental Health Service line at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP).

Duties include but are not limited to:

Screening/Assessment - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will develop an assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members and significant others. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs in order to optimize the Veteran's functional status. The biopsychosocial assessment will include clinical interview, administration of psychiatric test instruments, and/or collateral information. Based on the biopsychosocial assessment, the mental health Licensed Professional Counselor uses professional judgment and beginning practice skills to diagnose using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor provides goal planning, evaluation, and intervention with serious and complicated, highly diverse cases involving psychiatric illness. He/she demonstrates an understanding of current techniques to the treatment of this Veteran population related to their physical limitations, psychological needs, psychiatric conditions, environmental needs and age associated illnesses and conditions.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor develops and/or contributes to the development of the mental health treatment plan and the setting of achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor provides consultation and makes recommendations to the interdisciplinary team on course of treatment.

Documentation/ Productivity - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will complete documentation in compliance with appropriate documentation standards. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor consistently maintains an acceptable level of productivity per guidelines which may include special assignments.

Referral to service providers - Throughout the course of treatment The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor is the specialist on VA and/or community resources. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor is responsible for educating the Veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them with appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker related to mental health issues.

Resource Usage/Development - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor is responsible for using current social work resources and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of Veterans. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will refer the Veteran to needed services.

Advocacy - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor understands the challenges of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will educate and encourage the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Crisis Intervention - The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans for various types of crises including housing emergencies, psychiatric, suicidality, and other high-risk behaviors/situations. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will assess for suicidality and self-harm and provide appropriate intervention including but not limited to safety planning. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor will assist with admission to mental health inpatient programs as needed. The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow the protocol of the mental health clinic at the VA Portland HCS.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized

Telework: Not Authorized

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 V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorize

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

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.
c. 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.
Exception. VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure. This exception only applies up to the full performance level. For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed.
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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-9 (Entry Level)

Experience, Education, and Licensure. The GS-9 grade level is the entry grade level for LPMHCs with less than one year of experience(post-master's degree) or for LPMHCs at the master's or doctoral level) who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level. Unlicensed LPMHCs at the GS-9 grade level have completed the required education listed in paragraph 3.b., and are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure. In addition, the candidates must demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the basic requirements, the candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:

1. Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up.

2. Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices.

3. Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span.

4. Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.

5. Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively.

6. Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth.

7. Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA.

8. Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling.

9. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, GS-11 (Full Performance Level)

Experience, Education, and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of post-master's or post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level and demonstrate the KSAs in subparagraph (c) below. LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over the clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC or LPMHC trainee. Some state licenses do not license an individual to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs. Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding the requirements for providing clinical supervision.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-9 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:

1. Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation.

2. Advanced knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals of the counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems and maintaining an effective counseling relationship.

3. Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees on the counseling process within various specialty areas, build on the foundation of competence through regular meetings and discussions to explain assignments, review progress of cases and confer about the counseling perspectives and orientation.

4. Ability to provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress. Requires independent judgment and skill.

5. Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced- based practices, screening, and psychosocial assessment.

6. Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.

7. Ability to fully utilize the current DSM in making diagnoses and formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical intervention using professional counseling practices.

8. Ability to develop and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support, and community integration. This may include evidence based psychotherapy.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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Bend, OR
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: Salary
$61,111 - $96,116 per year

: Work schedule
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: Company
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