Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Developmental)

Augusta, GA · full time · Entry

$61,722 – $97,087

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a collaborative care mental health counselor role in a Veterans Affairs primary care integration program, supporting patients through assessment, care coordination, and brief interventions under a measurement-driven model. The position suits licensed mental health counselors seeking to work within interdisciplinary medical teams in a structured, supervised environment focused on veteran outcomes.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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, unrestricted license as Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor allowing independent practice
U.S. citizenship or authorized appointment
Ability to conduct psychosocial screenings and clinical assessments
Knowledge of current DSM in diagnosis and treatment planning
Ability to serve on interdisciplinary teams
Effective oral and written communication
Basic computer skills including clinical documentation software

Nice to have

Experience working in interdisciplinary teams
Experience with brief evidence-based interventions
Experience with brief or focused assessments