Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - (BHIP)

  • OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon
  • Full Time
Job Listing ID: 4317706 Job Title: Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - (BHIP)

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Klamath Falls

Date Posted: 07/25/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided

Shift: Not Provided

Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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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. Responsibilities The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) provides clinical psychosocial and Evidence Based Therapies to eligible Veterans and their family members. Incumbent provides direct therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups in order to treat depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis disorders, PTSD, and other serious psychiatric disorders. The LPMHC will work closely with various Alaska VAHCS programs and behavioral health services to ensure seamless transition of services to Veterans. Clinical Functions Complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families. Participate as a member of a BHIP treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members, including but not limited to Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, LPMHCs, Social Workers, RNs, Peer Support Specialists, trainees and Administrative Support staff, in the development and implementation of a treatment plan. Facilitate discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner. Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services. Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advanced directives. This includes the incumbent's knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs. Provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning. Provide case management services to Veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care. Provide emergency/crisis intervention services to outpatients experiencing acute psychological crises, helping to stabilize these individuals assisting in the referral arrangements for transfer to a psychiatric facility for inpatient care if necessary and providing follow up care as needed. Administrative Functions Serve on committees and work groups at the facility as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor and/or Chief of Social Work Services. Provide assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced LPMHCs and to serve as a preceptor for counselor trainees/students when appropriate Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to backgro...

Job Classification: Mental Health Counselors

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Experience Required: See Job Summary

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

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Job ID: 487124731
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025

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