Supervisory Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Recovery Services

Summary As the Division Director of Recovery Services, the incumbent has clinical, technical, professional, supervisory, and administrative responsibility for all aspects of the SUD division in the Behavioral Health Service. Recovery Services is made up of programs which include Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Low intensity Rehabilitation/Aftercare, Ambulatory Detoxification, On-site Suboxone (buprenorphine) services, Tobacco Cessation, and Dual Diagnosis Treatment (SUD/PTSD and SUD/SMD). Basic Requirements 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. Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non‑citizens 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.) Education Hold a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 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 Addiction Counseling, Community Counseling, Gerontology Counseling, Marital—Couple—Family Counseling Additional information may be obtained from 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 must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment NOTE: 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: The VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure. This exception applies only up to the full performance level. For grade levels at or above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed. 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: Supervisory 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 demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills, judgment, and 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: Ability to administratively supervise other providers and conduct meetings Ability to maintain a professional environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards Ability to establish and clearly communicate guidelines and performance expectations for staff Preferred Experience: SUD experience is preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑12 Physical Requirements: The ability to sit frequently and for long periods of time; must be able to spend long periods of time on a computer; must have good hearing and eyesight; must be clean and neat in appearance; this position may require travel; requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Duties The incumbent interprets policies, procedures, directives, information letters, etc. from VA Central Office, the VISN, and local facility leadership in order to assure adherence by Recovery Services staff The incumbent develops and maintains policies and procedures concerning patient care, specifying program and service operation, and evaluating such programs and services as necessary Provides public relations and community education regarding the VA and responsible programs and services to various social, medical, mental health, legal, and housing and welfare organizations These include Federal, State, County, and City government offices as well as private non‑profit service agencies and organizations The incumbent represents the VA at meetings with stakeholders, community partners and other agencies, and collaborates to form partnerships and develop alternatives and improvements to the current system of program and service delivery The incumbent manages and coordinates day‑to‑day operations, administrative tasks, clinical staff, and quality improvement meetings and activities The incumbent oversees the practice, qualifications, competencies, and ethical standards and concerns that may arise from the staff and the treatment provided The incumbent oversees the provision of services to all Recovery Services programs Incumbent reviews workload, productivity, utilization, and cost data for staff, programs, and services, and such data is communicated to the staff for program and service assessment, implementation and evaluation The incumbent carries full administrative responsibility and consults closely with local discipline leadership regarding clinical issues The incumbent must know and understand a wide range of clinical concepts, administrative principles, and management practices, and must possess skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex situations The incumbent must have knowledge of VA administrative procedures related to personnel actions—control point and fiscal management—veteran eligibility and benefits, and community resources The incumbent serves as Control Point Official for funds related to Recovery Services Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Telework: Available (Ad hoc). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93037-O. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs