Sr. Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Lead Transition Coordinator

Sr. Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Lead Transition Coordinator

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Dayton, Ohio

Salary Range: $92841 - $120696 Per Year

Job 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.

Major Duties:

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) Lead Transition Coordinator (LTC) is a Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) Lead whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; caregiver, Veteran, and staff education; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Functions: Coordinates admissions for Veterans requesting admission into the MH RRTP, to include collaboration with the MH RRTP Screening Board regarding admission decisions, coordinating access to MH RRTP within the market, and the admission process. Utilizes the screening to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation to assist with determination of which MH RRTP program best meets Veterans' needs. Performs specialized MH RRTP screenings that meets the required of MH RRTP programming tracks, which includes American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, trauma related evaluation, and homelessness evaluation. Veterans present with a wide variety of healthcare and psychosocial needs including substance use, medical issues mental health issues, homelessness, and legal involvement. Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. The LTC possesses advanced knowledge and abilities to independently implement treatment, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups using evidence-based treatments and interventions, including measurement based care. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Operates a motor vehicle and transports patients off-site as required. Program Development: Actively participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting Veteran care needs and identifying the need for policy or procedure changes. Coordinates and monitors MH RRTP daily operations and clinical programming, for all MH RRTP tracks of care, including Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV). Monitors key metrics for MH RRTP, to include timely access and quality improvement measures. Participates in and serves on facility, VISN, and National committees, work groups, and task forces, as directed by the supervisor. Assists the MH RRTP Program Manager and/or Medical Director with clinical and program metrics, such as the MH RRTP Annual Performance Improvement Plan, MH RRTP Veteran and Staff Standdown, and other outreach activities. Prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use and provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service as they relate to the referral, admission and transition at discharge processes. Aids with the orientation and learning of less experienced social workers and, if interested and approved, serves as a clinical supervisor for social workers who are not independently licensed and/or social work students. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93248-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. 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. 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: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - GS-12 Experience, Education, and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must have been in a major specialty treatment program area such as, but not limited to, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental health intensive case management (MHICM), or other areas of equivalent scope and complexity. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-11 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the KSAs below: In depth knowledge of the program coordinated, and demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies procedures and or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to make key decisions in the hiring and identification of top candidates. Ability to provide leadership in facilitating the process of coordinating program consults, assessments, admissions, care assignments and discharges. Ability to provide subject matter consultation to other colleagues and trainees within the field of counseling working on an interdisciplinary team. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868715. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30