This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: Comprehensive Assessment and Follow-Up: The CM conducts thorough assessments to understand the Veteran's needs, concerns, and goals. This includes reviewing military history, social supports, housing, transportation, education, employment, finances, and care-planning needs.
Reassessments are completed as needed and in collaboration with the Veteran, their family or caregiver, and the care team. All documentation is entered into the EHR. Goal Setting and Resource Identification: The CM helps Veterans and their families clarify priorities and identify supports, benefits, and services-both within the VA and in the community. This includes exploring natural supports and the Veteran's own strengths and coping skills.
Care Planning, Implementation, and Communication: The CM develops and carries out care plans based on the Veteran's needs, coordinating with VA providers, community partners, and caregivers. They assist with navigating systems, connecting Veterans with health and mental health services, education programs, self-management tools, and social supports. Communication is proactive, patient-centered, and focused on keeping everyone informed throughout the process.
Therapeutic Engagement and Psychosocial Support: The CM builds strong, supportive relationships with Veterans, families, and caregivers using recovery-oriented, strengths-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, Health Coaching, and Shared Decision Making. When providing psychotherapy, the CM completes appropriate screenings, uses measurement-based care, and develops treatment plans.
They also offer crisis intervention and help coordinate higher levels of care when needed. Care Coordination, Referrals, and Transitions: The CM ensures Veterans receive timely, appropriate referrals and collaborates closely with VA programs in Eugene and across VISN 20, including PACT, Whole Health, specialty mental health, substance use disorder. programs, Suicide Prevention, Homeless Programs, and more.
They help manage transitions between VHA, DoD, federal, state, and local services-including community care-so Veterans move smoothly between levels of support. Program and Outcome Evaluation: The CM uses established case management tools and processes to track progress, monitor quality, and support program evaluation.
Documentation: All documentation is completed accurately, promptly, and in accordance with VHA, Joint Commission, Medical Center, and service-level requirements. Professional Responsibilities: The CM participates in peer review, team and clinic meetings, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and certifications (including BLS). Productivity and quality expectations align with the complexity of cases and professional standards.
The CM may also join committees or work groups as needed. Other Duties as Assigned: The CM performs additional responsibilities as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V20-Benefits@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Rebekah.Cheary@va.gov · 9185774666
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107270 – $139454/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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