Job Description
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP) - EDRP Approved is listed by Veterans Health Administration. The Licensed Skilled Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) serves as a core participant of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Scheme (BHIP) within the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System.
BHIP is a multi-disciplinary crew providing finish, accessible, Veteran-centered mental health care. The LPMHC runs assessment meetings, builds treatment plans, and gives evidence-based treatment for a span of mental health conditions, covering crisis intervention, intake evaluations, and outreach offerings.
Function in this role covers person, set, and family psychotherapy, as well as case management for Veterans with DSM diagnoses, substance abuse, and poly-traumatic injuries. The LPMHC may also have clinical plan management responsibilities, overseeing administrative and programmatic tools, and serving on committees.
This role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Scheme (EDRP), offering up to $200,000 in student loan repayment. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM, with ad-hoc telework open. This isn’t a virtual post.
The perform domain is best-suited for licensed mental health counselors seeking to assist Veterans in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
Salary & Compensation
Salary / Settle Package: $61,409 - $99,835 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for GS-9, you want a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program, and a complete, current, unrestricted license to practice independently. Candidates pending licensure may be appointed at GS-9 for up to three years.
For GS-11, one year of post-master's expertise is called for.
- U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens aren’t on offer.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field from a CACREP-accredited plan.
- Full, present, unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Expert Mental Health Counselor, such as diagnosis and treatment.
- Candidates pending licensure may be selected at GS-9 with a three-year appointment to finalize licensure.
- GS-11 calls for one year of post-master's mental health counseling experience demonstrating refined abilities.
- Insight of DSM, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.
- Capacity to serve on an interdisciplinary team and use computer software for documentation and telehealth.
How to Apply
- Unseal the USAJOBS announcement and with your USAJOBS/Login.gov account.
- Wrap up the online occupational questionnaire and attach your federal resume and needed documents.
- Hand in your finish submission package by 11:59 PM ET on July 15, 2026.
- Ensure your resume contains all required info; employ the usual Clinical Resume Document if needed.
- Monitor your USAJOBS account for status updates and interview notifications.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and create treatment plans.
- Offer person, cluster, and family psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities.
- Perform crisis intervention and outreach solutions for Veterans.
- Collaborate with BHIP group participants and consult on intricate cases.
- May run clinical programs, covering oversight of team and assets.
- Participate in administrative committees and operate groups.
- Instruct and mentor workforce and students in specialty practice.
- Draft policies and procedures for specialty treatment programs.
Additional Information
- EDRP approved: up to $200,000 student loan repayment; former participants ineligible.
- Multiple locations: Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, TX.
- Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
- Ad-hoc telework may be open; this isn’t a virtual role.
- Relocation/recruitment incentives and PCS not cleared.
- Selective Solution Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must complete a 1-2 year trial period and encounter influenza vaccination condition.
About Company
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year. The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System serves Veterans in South Texas with facilities in Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Laredo, and McAllen.
This role is portion of the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Scheme (BHIP), which provides complete mental health offerings through a team-based strategy. Functioning here means joining a public offering institution dedicated to improving the well-being of those who have served.
Veterans Health Administration is named as the hiring organization for the Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP) - EDRP Approved post.
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