Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Mental Health Therapist) BHIP
Department of Veterans Affairs - Ithaca, New York
Posted Jun 4, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- Verification
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- Salary
- $75K-$97K From the posting source
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $81,444 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +6.9% - Faster than average
5% above the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.
Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Schedule
- Shift type
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- Weekend work
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Application
- Cover letter
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- Assessment
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- Deadline
- Not stated
Where they hire
Hires in: NY From the posting source
About this role
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Mental Health Therapist) BHIP Ithaca, New York Summary The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor position provides outpatient mental health treatment to Veterans who are connected with the Syracuse VAMC and its Community Based Outpatient clinics (CBOCs). This position is located at the Ithaca VA Community Based Clinic. Duties The Outpatient BHIP LPMHC Therapist at the GS-11 level provides advanced, recovery-oriented psychotherapy to Veterans-individually and as couples-to support the stabilization and management of psychiatric symptoms. The incumbent independently conducts comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments, delivers crisis intervention services, provides advocacy, and coordinates referrals to appropriate VA or community providers. Clinical services are offered through both telehealth and in-person modalities to ensure timely and consistent access to care. At this level of practice, the therapist exercises independent clinical judgment and collaborates closely with Veterans, their natural supports, and interdisciplinary treatment team members to develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based, person-centered treatment plans. The incumbent contributes to a comprehensive continuum of mental health services designed to promote recovery, enhance functioning, and improve overall well-being. Lists the major duties and responsibilities of the position: Collaborate with Veterans and their support systems to determine appropriate mental health treatment options.- Complete psychosocial assessments with the interdisciplinary team, considering all available treatment modalities Use knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and terminology to communicate effectively with healthcare providers. Understand treatment procedures for psychiatric conditions and common medications. Apply evidence-based therapies (e.g., ACT, CBT, CPT, PE) and facilitate inpatient groups Contribute to
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