Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) - Substance Use Disorder RRTP Program Manager

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 your 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.

The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) Domiciliary- Substance Use Disorder Program Manager develops, organizes, directs and manages all aspects the residential treatment program at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC in Huntington, WV including comprehensive development, planning and implementation of the program's policies and procedures, determining the needs of the program, overseeing and directing the quality and quantity of training, monitoring data driven outcomes, and establishing program initiatives and direction within limitations of available staff and budget. This position provides supervision for the clinical and administrative staff assigned to the Domiciliary and outpatient substance use disorder clinic. Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Responsibilities Directs all clinical and administrative operations of the DOM SUD Program to ensure safe, efficient, and effective service delivery. Provides administrative and clinical supervision to assigned staff (including those located outside the DOM SUD program) including coordination of schedules, workload, training requirements, productivity expectations, developing performance standards and completing appropriate clinical and performance evaluations. Leads strategic planning, program development, goal setting, and evaluation of outcomes using data-driven quality improvement processes for the DOM SUD Ensures full compliance with VA, Joint Commission, CARF and/or other applicable standards; develops procedures, prepares reports, and maintains accreditation readiness. Manages program resources including staffing, budget, supplies, space, and physical environment; submits staffing and resource requests with justification. Oversees referral, screening, admission, and discharge workflows to maximize occupancy and ensure timely, person-centered transitions. Maintains and develops administrative tools such as handbooks, program documents, data logs, schedules, and monitoring systems. Coordinates outreach and education with internal VA services, community partners, and Veteran organizations to strengthen referral pathways Conducts and reports environmental and safety inspections; monitors the keyless entry system and maintenance needs. Serves as the first point of contact for Veteran concerns and coordinates with Patient Advocates and leadership as appropriate. Facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings, community meetings, and Veteran governance activities. Clinical Responsibilities Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and Veterans to develop patient-centered treatment plans Provides evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy for substance use and co-occurring disorders Coordinates referrals, educates Veterans and caregivers about resources, and supports access to VA and community services Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and emergency response per facility protocols Communicates and collaborates with providers across institutional and non-institutional care settings Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with VA standards and participates in performance improvement activities. Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Telework: Ad-hoc, determined by Agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.