Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP MHTC) - EDRP Approved
Veterans Health AdministrationCorpus Christi, TX · full time · Mid
$62,023 – $97,560
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role involves providing mental health counseling and care coordination to veterans as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team at a VA facility, with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychosocial interventions. It suits experienced mental health counselors or those newly licensed seeking work with a veteran population, with opportunities for mentoring and clinical innovation.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or related CACREP-accredited field
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice as Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
- United States citizenship or VA waiver approval
- English language proficiency in written and spoken form
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients using DSM-based interventions
- Ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling interventions
- Ability to work on interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to use computer software and telehealth platforms
- Knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, and ethical codes affecting counseling practice
Nice to have
- At least one year of post-master's or post-doctoral mental health counseling experience for GS-11 level
- Experience with specialty treatment programs or special veteran populations
- Experience in program management or administrative coordination
- Teaching and mentoring experience
- Experience drafting policies and practice guidelines