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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time permanent job as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor with the Veterans Health Administration at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. The counselor coordinates mental health care for Veterans, including assessments, treatment plans, and crisis help. GS-09 counselors work under clinical supervision, while GS-11 counselors practice independently; there is 1 vacancy and the job is on-site only.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens may apply. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Conduct psychosocial and mental health care coordination assessments for Veterans
  • Develop, monitor, and adjust individual mental health care plans with Veterans and teams
  • Coordinate mental health services, referrals, appointments, and transitions of care
  • Provide same-day access, walk-in services, triage, and crisis intervention within scope of practice
  • Serve as main contact for Veterans, promoting engagement and continuity of care
  • Document assessments, treatment plans, and care activities in the electronic health record

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

With experience: GS-11 applicants need at least 1 year of post-master's mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA) and a full, unrestricted license to practice independently. GS-09 is the entry grade for those with less than 1 year of post-master's experience or who are not yet licensed at the independent level.

With education: Hold a master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field (such as Addiction, Community, Gerontology, or Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling) from a CACREP-accredited program. Traditional Rehabilitation Counseling programs do not qualify.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (required for GS-11 and for GS-09 hires except where waived)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV
  • Transcript if using education to qualify
  • License, if you have one
  • DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Errors or missing information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your counseling experience with clear dates and specifics, because the VA will verify it and will not assume details.
  • Include a transcript if you use your education to qualify, and confirm your school is accredited by a Department of Education-recognized body.
  • Submit your full application package, including required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/30/2026, or it may not be considered.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Full-time.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID required for driver's licenses)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must complete all required documents

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
Augusta, Georgia
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
CBTB-13095499-27-SP

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