Lpmhc Social Worker Psychology

We're Looking for a skilled Lpmhc Social Worker Psychology in the Veterans Health Administration based in Portland, Oregon. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a LPMHC are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(11). To qualify for appointment as a LPMHC all applicants must: a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 Part II Chapter 3 Section A paragraph 3.g.). 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). b. Education. Hold a masters 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 GS0183 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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.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. Grade Determinations: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor GS9 (Entry Level) (a) Experience Education and Licensure. The GS9 grade level is the entry grade level for LPMHCs with less than one year of experience(postmasters degree) or for LPMHCs at the masters or doctoral level) who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level. Unlicensed LPMHCs at the GS9 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. (b) Assignments. Individuals assigned as GS9 LPMHCs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised including cosignatures where required as they are not functioning at the full performance level. They are typically assigned to VHA areas that do not require specialized knowledge or experience. Since they are not practicing at an independent level they should not be assigned to areas where independent practice is required such as in a CBOC unless there is a licensed LPMHC in the area who can provide supervision for practice. Under supervision LPMHCs at this level provide professional mental health counseling services. (c) 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 followup. 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. Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor GS11 (Full Performance Level) (a) Experience Education and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements candidates must have at least one year of postmasters or post doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or nonVA 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. (b) Assignments. This is the full performance grade level for LPMHCs. At this level they are licensed to independently practice professional counseling and to provide mental health services within the knowledge theory and training foundations of professional counseling. LPMHCs may be assigned to any VHA area consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. LPMHCs may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities. (c) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS9 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS9 to GS11.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.