Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor - Primary Care Mental Health Integration

Carroll, IA · full time · Entry

$52,727 – $82,938

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 6, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role provides brief, evidence-based mental health counseling within Veterans' primary care clinics, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to help patients manage behavioral and psychological concerns in a fast-paced primary care setting. It suits counselors seeking to integrate mental health support directly into medical care and help Veterans receive behavioral health services as a routine part of their primary care.

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

Skills this role names

Telehealth

What they ask for

Required

Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related CACREP-accredited field
Licensed to independently practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (with exceptions for GS-9 entry level)
U.S. citizenship or VA waiver approval
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Knowledge of current DSM for diagnosis and treatment planning
Ability to conduct intake, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Ability to deliver brief counseling interventions in primary care settings
Ability to work on interdisciplinary teams

Nice to have

One year of post-master's or post-doctoral mental health counseling experience (for GS-11 advancement)
Experience with crisis intervention and stabilization
Experience providing group counseling or psychoeducation