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 a 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.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education: Hold a master's or doctoral degree in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; OR a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling. CACREP defines the date when graduates are considered to have graduated from a CACREP accredited program. License: Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Level Requirements GS-13 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager) Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. The experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency GS-13 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager) Licensure: Licensure/Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to LPMHC positions in the GS-0183 series in VHA must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, which includes diagnosis and treatment. GS-13 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to meeting the licensure and experience for the GS-13 level, you must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to make judgments and decisions associated with program management. Ability to monitor program outcomes using data driven quality assurance process. Ability to develop productivity standards appropriate to each service provided. Ability to manage a wide range of programs which include the operation and management of key clinical, training or administrative programs. Preferred Experience: Possesses advanced practice skills in administration, supervision, and management. Experience and/or working knowledge of HUD-VASH Program is preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. This vacancy is above the full performance level. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Typically, the employee sits comfortably indoors to do the work. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking; standing; sitting, bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; or driving an automobile; etc. Use of fingers, both hands required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16", hearing (aid permitted), clear distinctive speech.
The Mental Health Service line is recruiting for one (1) Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Manager) (1) (HUD-VASH) to serve as the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program Manager at the Cheyenne Veterans Health Care System. The incumbent oversees the administrative and clinical aspects of all phases of this major specialty treatment program and directly supervises a minimum of 9 interdisciplinary staff at the GS-9, GS 11, and GS-112 levels. **The position requires the employee maintain a current and valid state driver's license as the position is required to travel regularly, requiring operation of a government vehicle.** Major Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent is responsible for coordinating interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided, and admission criteria for the program. They are administratively responsible for the programming and operations of the program assigned, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use The incumbent provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned staff. They initiate and conduct program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports, including productivity The incumbent oversees program operations and evaluations, identifies areas for improvement, gathers relevant data, assesses the data, develops, and implements ideas for improvement, and evaluates the efficacy of improvement efforts The HUD-VASH Program is a case management and voucher assistance program for VHA eligible Veterans The incumbent provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the program including outreach efforts with VA and non-VA partners to further program goals and enhance Veteran-centered care, CBOC involvement, and efforts at other sites within the Medical Center and/or VISN The incumbent serves as the primary contact with local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and oversees the provision of case-management based services (directly or through referral) necessary to ensure that Veteran care is coordinated with the VA Medical Center, community health or mental health providers, and agencies that serve homeless populations The incumbent works closely with the Homeless Supervisor as it relates to coordinated entry systems and the implementation and maintenance of HUD-VASH referrals to ensure alignment with national HUDVASH program policies. Referral, screening, and admission criteria recognizes program eligibility, prioritization of subsets of the homeless Veteran population, requirements of PHAs and other policy, regulation, or law pertaining to program administration, to include coordinated entry within the communities of the CVAHCS catchment area The incumbent may be expected to carry an abbreviated HUD-VASH caseload. The incumbent independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services that are at an advanced practice level for eligible Veterans and their family members in the program. Veterans eligible for HUDVASH come from a wide geographical area. Their health and mental health needs may be complex and require a high degree of clinical oversight and creative problem solving. Services are provided in healthcare settings, Veteran's residences and in the community. The HUD-VASH Program requires continuous coordination with the community's homeless providers and coalitions, as well as with other local, state, and federal agencies Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal and formal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad-hoc; situational ad-hoc only as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 442-51994-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.