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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program include, but are not limited to: Provides specialized evidence-based treatment to Veterans enrolled in BHIP at VHSO and its CBOCs. Functions as a licensed independent provider of mental health services.
Conducts full psychosocial diagnostic evaluations using the most currently available edition of the American Psychiatry Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Manages screenings, assessments, treatment planning, care provision, and discharge planning at an advanced practice level.
Represents the social work profession and perspective on a multidisciplinary BHIP team that may include other social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other disciplines as well as administrative staff. Provides and maintains expertise regarding VA and community psychosocial resources for Veterans. Participates in program development within their assigned program including community outreach, if clinically appropriate.
Participates in monitoring the care and progress of Veterans as they move through the treatment process. Participates in clinical program development and is accountable to clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns under direction of BHIP Program Manager(s).
Works in conjunction with the Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator for any Veterans who are enrolled in Veterans Treatment Court, assuring clinically indicated mental health services are provided with timely documentation and thorough treatment planning. Works in conjunction with the other disciplines to partner in the care of Veterans with complex biopsychosocial needs.
Serves as a resource and point of contact throughout the facility for the mental health needs of Veterans. Serves in a liaison capacity, arranging referral of veteran for adjunctive diagnostic treatment, and ancillary services within the VHSO, VHA and community-based agencies and organizations as required.
Participates in the development of a plan of care for each patient assigned, with measurable goals outlined, based on relevant psychological, medical and psychiatric treatment information. Keeps thorough and complete records of their encounters with Veterans in the computerized record system (CPRS). Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhafavhrsbu@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: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 564-00299-F 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/.
april.bookout@va.gov · 315-800-7297
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $98637 – $128231/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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