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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (PCMHI) – EDRP Approved

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor job on the Primary Care Mental Health Integration team at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System in McAllen, TX, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job is onsite and has 2 vacancies. It is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

It may close early. The job will close once 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

You must be a U.S. citizen. The job is open to the public, current and permanent federal employees, and current or former VA Health Profession Trainee program participants. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for the EDRP incentive.

What you would do

  • Conduct assessment interviews and develop treatment plans for Veterans.
  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling for Veterans with mental health conditions.
  • Provide crisis intervention and refer Veterans to other programs when needed.
  • Consult with team members and share clinical knowledge with colleagues and students.
  • Help manage mental health programs when assigned.

Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-11?

With experience: For GS-11, you need at least 1 year of mental health counseling experience after your master's or doctoral degree, at VA or non-VA jobs, that shows the listed skills. For GS-9 (entry level), the announcement does not list a required number of years, but you must show the listed skills.

With education: You need a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related mental health counseling field from a program accredited by CACREP. Examples of related fields include addiction, community, gerontology, and marital, couple, and family counseling. Traditional rehabilitation counseling programs do not qualify.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor license to practice independently, including diagnosis and treatment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • License, if you claim a license
  • DD-214 and SF-15, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement, based on your questionnaire and application. Your resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and the agency will not assume anything about your experience. Missing information or errors may lead to an ineligible rating or lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Use a long-form resume or CV, since the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you use your degree to qualify, include transcripts from CACREP-accredited programs and confirm the program is listed on the CACREP website.
  • If you are hired, submit the EDRP application within four months of your appointment date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The job is onsite; ad-hoc telework may be offered when deemed necessary.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement of up to $200,000 for eligibility periods of 1 to 5 years, decided after review. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID state driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (or an approved exemption)
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$61,722 – $97,087 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
McAllen, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (0183)
Announcement
CAZM-13104702-27-JRH

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