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Summary
The Veterans Health Administration, VHA, is currently recruiting for one GS 9 target 11 as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor or a Marriage Family Therapist, or Social Worker to work in the Mental Health-Outpatient-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program.
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Overview
- Job canceled
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Open & closing dates
10/11/2023 to 04/05/2024
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Salary
$59,976 - $94,331 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 00
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
11
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
CBSU-12149756-24-JMW
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Control number
754264700
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Veterans
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates are considered at regular intervals as vacancies occur. Resumes will remain on file until Sep 30, 2024. This is an INTERNAL job announcement open to current, permanent Veterans Health Administration employees ONLY. Veterans, current permanent employees & the public MUST apply to announcement # CBSU-12149757-24-JMW.
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Independently works w/ Veterans and/or their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral &/or psychosocial problems
Must possess knowledge & ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide educational classes &/or therapeutic groups for Veterans & families via in-person & virtual modalities
Utilizes human growth & development principles over the life span and assists Veterans' in coping with the loss and grief experiences from disability & terminal illness
Member of interdisciplinary treatment team & actively collaborates w/ Veterans & family & interdisciplinary treatment team to develop & implement treatment plans
Provides consultation to other treatment team members regarding Veterans &/or their families psychosocial needs & impacts of identified psychosocial problems on Veteran's health care planning & compliance w/ treatment
Uses mental health diagnoses, disabilities & treatment procedures, including acute, chronic & traumatic illnesses, common medications & their effects/side effects & medical terminology
Serves as liaison between Veterans &/or their families & VA & community resources to ensure delivery of services
Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits & services, community resources & process to make appropriate referrals to community/other governmental programs/agencies
Possesses skills & knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans & their families throughout continuum of care
Possesses/demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing w/ people from varied backgrounds. treatment goals & interventions
Serves as member of interdisciplinary team as a resource for referrals, mental health recommendations & coordinates care
Demonstrates I-Care values when interacting w/ all internal/external customers
Maintains current knowledge of & practices in accordance w/ The Joint Commission requirements
Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data according to Federal privacy Act & confidentiality statutes
Follows regulations & instructions regarding release of sensitive/protected patient/ employee information
May serve on Service Line committees, workgroups, &/or task forces, etc
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: May be available for the highly qualified applicant
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD9-436-55413-O, 11-436-55414-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for the highly qualified applicant
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Duties
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Outpatient-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program, BHIP-duties include but aren't limited to:
Provides Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented & evidence-based care
Functions as a mental health therapist for Veterans on a BHIP team
Is responsible for providing patient-centered, evidence-based care independently & autonomously
Provides services to Veterans, their families & the interdisciplinary team regarding evaluation, identification and treatment of psycho-social concerns & psychiatric diagnoses in the outpatient behavioral health setting
Duties include outpatient behavioral health services & crisis response to veterans w/ the full spectrum of mental health disorders including Serious Mental Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, other mental health diagnoses & Substance Use Disorders
Has working knowledge & experience in the use of mental health diagnoses & basic medical terminology
Assesses & treats Veterans' complicated psychosocial problems
Independently identifies high-risk patients & implements appropriate safety protocols
Provides crisis intervention services & has working knowledge of referral process for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and residential PTSD, SUDS & other specialty programs
Assesses patient to determine: the presenting problem, in-home factors impacting it, obstacles to recovery & provide follow-up in regard to recommended treatments
Case management w/ members of the outpatient interdisciplinary team is provided as needed to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's recovery needs & includes serving as a liaison w/ community professionals in regard to services for Veterans&/or their families
- Services include but are not limited to referral to programming to address homelessness, hospice services, nursing home care, home health services, financial resources, VA benefits & transportation services
Independently works w/ Veterans and/or their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral &/or psychosocial problems
- Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the diagnosis, psychosocial functioning & needs of Veterans &/or their families
Must possess knowledge & ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide educational classes &/or therapeutic groups for Veterans & families via in-person & virtual modalities
Utilizes human growth & development principles over the life span and assists Veterans' in coping with the loss and grief experiences from disability & terminal illness
Member of interdisciplinary treatment team & actively collaborates w/ Veterans & family & interdisciplinary treatment team to develop & implement treatment plans
Provides consultation to other treatment team members regarding Veterans &/or their families psychosocial needs & impacts of identified psychosocial problems on Veteran's health care planning & compliance w/ treatment
Uses mental health diagnoses, disabilities & treatment procedures, including acute, chronic & traumatic illnesses, common medications & their effects/side effects & medical terminology
Serves as liaison between Veterans &/or their families & VA & community resources to ensure delivery of services
Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits & services, community resources & process to make appropriate referrals to community/other governmental programs/agencies
Possesses skills & knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans & their families throughout continuum of care
Possesses/demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing w/ people from varied backgrounds. treatment goals & interventions
Serves as member of interdisciplinary team as a resource for referrals, mental health recommendations & coordinates care
Demonstrates I-Care values when interacting w/ all internal/external customers
Maintains current knowledge of & practices in accordance w/ The Joint Commission requirements
Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data according to Federal privacy Act & confidentiality statutes
Follows regulations & instructions regarding release of sensitive/protected patient/ employee information
May serve on Service Line committees, workgroups, &/or task forces, etc
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: May be available for the highly qualified applicant
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD9-436-55413-O, 11-436-55414-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for the highly qualified applicant
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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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 background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred & tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
Basic Requirements
Citizenship Must be US citizen. Non-citizens may be appointed when it's not possible to recruit qualified US citizens
English Language Proficiency Applicants must be proficient in spoken & written English
Education: Hold master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from program accredited by Council on Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but aren't limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple & Family Counseling. CACREP defines date when graduates are considered to have graduated from CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cacrep.org/directory/.
NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP don't meet LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling
Licensure. Persons hired/reassigned to LPMHC positions in GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current & unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis & treatment
NOTE: It's VHA policy that LPMHCs who don't yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who's a VA staff member & who has access to the electronic health record
Exception. VHA may waive licensure requirements for persons otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure. Exception only applies up to the full performance level. For grade levels at/above full performance levels, candidates must be licensed. Appointing official may waive licensure requirement for a period not to exceed 3 years for a LPMHC that provides care under the clinical supervision of a licensed LPMHC who's at/above the full performance level. Exception only applies at the entry level, GS-9. For grade levels at/above full performance levels, candidates must be licensed. The Human Resources Office will provide deadline requirement to obtain licensure in writing to unlicensed LPMHC & consequences for not becoming licensed by the deadline. The written notice must be provided prior to the entrance on duty date.
Failure to Obtain License. In all cases, LPMHCs must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure starting from their appointment date. Failure to become licensed w/in 3 years from their appointment date will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC series & may result in employment termination
Loss of Licensure. Once licensed, LPMHCs must maintain a full, valid & unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling. This includes diagnosis & treatment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC series & may result in employment termination
Grandfather Provision. All persons employed in VHA as LPMHC on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education & licensure/certification/registration that are part of the occupation basic requirements. For employees who don't meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply
Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure, may be reassigned, promoted up to & including the full performance level, or demoted w/in the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the full performance level/placed in supervisory/managerial positions.
Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure/certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels
Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the qualification standard effective date may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status & must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education &/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all qualification standard basic requirements must maintain required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
Grade Determinations
GS-9
Experience, Education & Licensure. The GS-9 grade level is the entry grade level for LPMHCs w/ less than 1 year's post-master's degree experience
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LPMHCs at master's or doctoral level who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level. Unlicensed LPMHCs at the GS-9 grade level have completed the required basic education listed & are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure.
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In addition, candidates must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities, KSAs
1) Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up
2) Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices
3) Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span
4) Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills
5) Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively
6) Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth
7) Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA
8) Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling
9) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
GS-11 Experience, Education & Licensure In addition to basic requirements, candidates must have at least 1 year post-master's/post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience, VA or non-VA experience & must be licensed to practice at independent practice level & demonstrate KSAs below. LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC/LPMHC trainee. Some state licenses don't license individuals to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs. Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding requirements for providing clinical supervision
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GS-11 KSAs Qualification requirements continued in Additional Information section
Basic Requirements
Citizenship Must be US citizen. Non-citizens may be appointed when it's not possible to recruit qualified US citizens
English Language Proficiency Applicants must be proficient in spoken & written English
Education: Hold master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; or a related field, from program accredited by Council on Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but aren't limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple & Family Counseling. CACREP defines date when graduates are considered to have graduated from CACREP accredited program. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cacrep.org/directory/.
NOTE: Traditional Rehabilitation counseling programs that are accredited by CACREP don't meet LPMHC qualification standards as Traditional Rehabilitation counseling differs from Clinical Rehabilitation counseling
Licensure. Persons hired/reassigned to LPMHC positions in GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current & unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis & treatment
NOTE: It's VHA policy that LPMHCs who don't yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who's a VA staff member & who has access to the electronic health record
Exception. VHA may waive licensure requirements for persons otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure. Exception only applies up to the full performance level. For grade levels at/above full performance levels, candidates must be licensed. Appointing official may waive licensure requirement for a period not to exceed 3 years for a LPMHC that provides care under the clinical supervision of a licensed LPMHC who's at/above the full performance level. Exception only applies at the entry level, GS-9. For grade levels at/above full performance levels, candidates must be licensed. The Human Resources Office will provide deadline requirement to obtain licensure in writing to unlicensed LPMHC & consequences for not becoming licensed by the deadline. The written notice must be provided prior to the entrance on duty date.
Failure to Obtain License. In all cases, LPMHCs must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure starting from their appointment date. Failure to become licensed w/in 3 years from their appointment date will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC series & may result in employment termination
Loss of Licensure. Once licensed, LPMHCs must maintain a full, valid & unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling. This includes diagnosis & treatment. Loss of licensure will result in removal from the GS-0183 LPMHC series & may result in employment termination
Grandfather Provision. All persons employed in VHA as LPMHC on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education & licensure/certification/registration that are part of the occupation basic requirements. For employees who don't meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply
Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure, may be reassigned, promoted up to & including the full performance level, or demoted w/in the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the full performance level/placed in supervisory/managerial positions.
Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure/certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels
Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the qualification standard effective date may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status & must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education &/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all qualification standard basic requirements must maintain required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
Grade Determinations
GS-9
Experience, Education & Licensure. The GS-9 grade level is the entry grade level for LPMHCs w/ less than 1 year's post-master's degree experience
OR
LPMHCs at master's or doctoral level who are graduates not yet licensed at the independent practice level. Unlicensed LPMHCs at the GS-9 grade level have completed the required basic education listed & are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure.
AND
In addition, candidates must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities, KSAs
1) Ability to engage in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up
2) Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders in formulation of treatment goals and application of appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices
3) Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span
4) Ability to use a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills
5) Ability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational functioning of individuals, groups and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and techniques that will best help patients function effectively
6) Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth
7) Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA
8) Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling
9) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
GS-11 Experience, Education & Licensure In addition to basic requirements, candidates must have at least 1 year post-master's/post- doctoral degree mental health counseling experience, VA or non-VA experience & must be licensed to practice at independent practice level & demonstrate KSAs below. LPMHCs may provide clinical supervision over clinical practice of an unlicensed LPMHC/LPMHC trainee. Some state licenses don't license individuals to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs. Please refer to specific state licensing laws regarding requirements for providing clinical supervision
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GS-11 KSAs Qualification requirements continued in Additional Information section
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts can be unofficial transcripts, but must include the following: your name, the school's entire name, the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, (if applicable), and the name of degree received, (if applicable).
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
GS 11 Qualifications cond
Demonstrated KSAs In addition to meeting GS-9 KSAs , candidates must demonstrate all KSAs below
1) Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions & recommendation for treatment planning/implementation
2) Advanced knowledge/mastery of fundamentals of counseling process which includes defining patient/family problems & maintaining effective counseling relationships
3) Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues/trainees on counseling process w/in various specialty areas, build on competence foundations through regular meetings/discussions to explain assignments, review progress of cases & talk about counseling perspectives/orientation
4) Ability to provide complex crisis intervention/stabilization to patients who are in psychological distress. Requires independent judgment & skill
5) Ability to establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process w/ patients utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidenced- based practices, screening & psychosocial assessment
6) Ability to use individual, group or familial counseling interventions; demonstrates sensitivity to diversity & possesses multicultural counseling skills
7) Ability to fully utilize current DSM to make diagnoses/formulate treatment goals & apply appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices
8) Ability to develop/facilitate psychotherapy/psycho- education groups that include life skills, family support & community integration-may include evidence based psychotherapy
References: VA Handbook 5005/106 Part II Appendix G43
GS-11 is the full performance level for this vacancy. An applicant may be selected in the range of GS- 9 to GS-11 for this vacancy
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lift/carry <15 lbs, regularly reach above shoulder, use computer, mouse, keyboard, sit, walk & stand, carry light items: papers, books, laptop &/or small items, simultaneous rapid mental/muscular coordination, infrequent climb/descend stairs, bend, correctable near/far sighted vision, hearing aid allowed, complete & pass Basic Life Support course
Receiving Service Credit/Earning Annual Vacation, Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period based on number of years they've served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work &/or military service experience. Credited service can be used to decide annual leave earning rate. Credit must be requested/approved prior to appointment date & isn't guaranteed
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill more vacancies
This position is in Excepted Service & doesn't confer competitive status
VA encourages persons w/ disabilities to apply. Health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 & aren't covered by Schedule A excepted appointment authority
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA Health Care Personnel, HCP must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they meet accommodations as required by law- ie, medical, religious or pregnancy. VHA HCPs don't include remote workers who only rarely enter VHA locations. If selected, must submit vaccination documents before your start date. The agency will provide more information/documents needed on how to request a legal reasonable accommodation upon request
Please reach out to Agency Contact listed on Job Opportunity Announcement if you're unable to apply online/need another way to submit documents
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please be clear and specific in describing your experience, or any information in your resume or any attachments you provide. We will not make assumptions regarding any information provided regarding your experience on your resume or any information contained in your application materials. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume: Resume must include how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the employer's/company's AND supervisor's name and phone number, job title, detailed description of job duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. (Required to upload copy of document).
2. SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Current and former federal employees) must submit your latest SF-50 showing your current grade, step and salary. (NOTE: Award SF-50 are normally not acceptable due to the grade step and salary missing.) (Required to be uploaded, and must be submitted if current or former employee).
3. Copy of Transcripts - Can be official or unofficial. (Required to be uploaded, can be unofficial transcripts, but transcripts must include the following information: your name, the school's entire name, must have the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, & name of degree received). (Required to be uploaded, and must be submitted if using education to qualify for position).
4. Copy of full, current/unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling which includes diagnosis/treatment & expired licenses to determine initial eligibility. (Required to be uploaded).
5. VA Form 10-2850C VA Form 10-2850c an be found at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.(Not required to upload document but if selected will be required to complete it.) PAGE 3 AND 4 REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED. PLEASE FILL OUT ALL BOXES, AND ENTRIES, IF DOESN'T APPY, ENTER "N/A".
6. Optional cover letter (Not required, but desired).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- Please upload copy of full, current/unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling which includes diagnosis/treatment & expired licenses to determine initial eligibility
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12149756.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Jeannie Wright
- Address
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Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
3687 Veterans Drive
Fort Harrison, MT 59636
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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Required Documents
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU USE THE FEDERAL RESUME BUILDER ON USA JOBS AS IT PROMPTS YOU TO ADD REQUIRED INFOMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINATION ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume: Resume must include how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the employer's/company's AND supervisor's name and phone number, job title, detailed description of job duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. (Required to upload copy of document).
2. SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Current and former federal employees) must submit your latest SF-50 showing your current grade, step and salary. (NOTE: Award SF-50 are normally not acceptable due to the grade step and salary missing.) (Required to be uploaded, and must be submitted if current or former employee).
3. Copy of Transcripts - Can be official or unofficial. (Required to be uploaded, can be unofficial transcripts, but transcripts must include the following information: your name, the school's entire name, must have the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, & name of degree received). (Required to be uploaded, and must be submitted if using education to qualify for position).
4. Copy of full, current/unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling which includes diagnosis/treatment & expired licenses to determine initial eligibility. (Required to be uploaded).
5. VA Form 10-2850C VA Form 10-2850c an be found at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.(Not required to upload document but if selected will be required to complete it.) PAGE 3 AND 4 REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED. PLEASE FILL OUT ALL BOXES, AND ENTRIES, IF DOESN'T APPY, ENTER "N/A".
6. Optional cover letter (Not required, but desired).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- Please upload copy of full, current/unrestricted license to independently practice mental health counseling which includes diagnosis/treatment & expired licenses to determine initial eligibility
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12149756.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Jeannie Wright
- Address
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Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
3687 Veterans Drive
Fort Harrison, MT 59636
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Veterans Health Administration
Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! The Montana VA Health Care System offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet, it also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If you are interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate and state of the art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply. By serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans, we fulfill President Lincoln's promise, "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan."
The VA is located on the picturesque and historic 138 acres of Fort Harrison that adjoins the capital city, Helena, and serves as the halfway mark between Yellow Stone and Glacier National Parks. The area offers some of the best outdoors activities such as: hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, camping, boating, golf, skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting. The Helena area truly is an outdoors playground. Helena offers the perfect mix of social activity, modern businesses and family life making it an ideal location to start a career, raise a family, or ease into retirement.
The health care system offers a 50-bed general medical and surgical facility comprised of a broad range of acute, chronic, and specialized inpatient and outpatient services and is co-located with the VBA Regional Office.
Agency contact information
Jeannie Wright
- Address
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Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
3687 Veterans Drive
Fort Harrison, MT 59636
US