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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager)
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager) position at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for overseeing the Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) at a Vet Center. This role involves professional and administrative supervision of counseling services provided to eligible veterans and their families, ensuring effective outreach, referrals, and follow-up care coordination. The Program Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage operational obligations, and provide direct counseling services both in-person and virtually.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Program Manager for the Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor at the Vet Center.
- Supervise professional and nonprofessional staff, including a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.
- Oversee the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center.
- Lead coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff.
- Plan, establish, and implement Vet Center policies and procedures.
- Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the work of all Vet Center staff.
- Provide direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field from an accredited program.
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with combat veterans in providing family counseling services.
- Experience working with veterans who were sexually traumatized or harassed while in the military.
- Experience conducting psycho-social assessments and providing psychotherapy for trauma-related conditions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
- Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.
