Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Transition Coordinator

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Job duties and responsibilities include comprehensive clinical and case management for MH RRTP, to include clinical assessment, psychotherapy (group and individual), and screenings and admissions. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team, and Veteran's family/support system to facilitate recovery. Provides a full range of clinical service within the Counseling Scope of Practice and within a whole health, evidence-based framework to Veterans who are experiencing a range of mental health, substance use, medical and social problems. Provides clinical consultation and supervision to other clinical staff, counselors who are not yet licensed, and/or counseling trainees/students, as assigned. Operates a motor vehicle and transports patients off-site as required.

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 clinical operations, to the assigned MH RRTP track of care, which may include Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV). 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 metrics, such as the MH RRTP Annual Performance Improvement Plan, MH RRTP Veteran and Staff Standdown, and other outreach activities. Aids with the orientation and learning of less experienced counselors and staff and may be assigned as a clinical supervisor for counselors who are not independently licensed and/or counseling students. Other duties as assigned.

It is required that this individual be able to operate a motor vehicle as this position is expected to transport patients off-site as part of their duties.

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

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93248-0

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized