VA
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (PCMHI) - EDRP Approved
Veterans Health AdministrationMcallen, TX · full time · Entry
$61,722 – $97,087
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA position brings mental health counseling expertise to a primary care team serving veterans, combining individual and group therapy with crisis intervention and case coordination. It suits licensed counselors ready to work in a federal healthcare system with potential student loan repayment support, and offers both clinical practice and opportunities to mentor colleagues and shape mental health programs.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's or doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or related CACREP-accredited field
- Current unrestricted license as Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor with independent practice authority
- U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
- English language proficiency for patient care
- Intake assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical intervention
- Knowledge of DSM and current diagnostic standards
- Individual, group, and family counseling delivery
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Nice to have
- One year of post-master's or post-doctoral mental health counseling experience (for GS-11 consideration)
- Prior VA experience
- Prior PCMHI or primary care mental health experience
- Experience providing psychotherapy for diverse diagnoses
- Advanced consultation and mentoring skills