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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor – Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Program Manager job for the Acute Psychiatric Unit at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon, part of the Veterans Health Administration, with 1 vacancy in Roseburg or Eugene, Oregon. It is a supervisory job for a licensed mental health counselor who leads the unit's staff and programs. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

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

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans and eligible family members may claim veterans' preference. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.

What you would do

  • Lead the Acute Psychiatric Unit program in Roseburg, Oregon.
  • Supervise the staff of the Acute Psychiatric Treatment program.
  • Plan short-term and long-term goals for the unit.
  • Monitor program results using data-driven quality checks.
  • Manage resources and keep the unit running efficiently.
  • Represent the medical center on committees and at community events.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need 1 year of progressively complex licensed professional mental health counselor (LPMHC) experience at the GS-12 level, showing advanced treatment and program skills. The announcement says leadership or supervisory experience is required, and inpatient psychiatric work with Veterans is preferred.

With education: A master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field from a program accredited by CACREP (Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs). Related fields include Addiction Counseling, Community Counseling, Gerontology Counseling, and Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling. Traditional rehabilitation counseling does not qualify.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Current license
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • VA disability letter if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your questionnaire, resume, CV, and supporting documents, which will be verified. Errors or missing required information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower rating, and references may be checked.

Tips for this job:

  • Your license must be full, current, and unrestricted, and you must submit a copy with your application.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply, but your resume or CV must show your dates and experience clearly.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, submit your DD-214 and any SF-15 form, and claim preference in the questionnaire.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional holiday work as needed.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan repayment may apply, with awards up to $200,000 set after review. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; driver's licenses must be REAL ID compliant
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for health care personnel
  • 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
$106,437 – $138,370 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Eugene, Oregon
  • Roseburg, Oregon
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (0183)
Announcement
CBSV-13104495-27-RAC

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