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.
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The BHIP-PCMM Social Worker Care Coordinator is in the Mental Health Behavioral Sciences (MHBS) service line. The incumbent functions as a coordinator for care of Veterans engaged in Mental Health (MH) services at this facility working with a team focused on MH-Care Coordination.
The Social Worker will provide support to the MH Care Coordination Clinical Team in their role as Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC). Major duties include, but are not limited to: Perform clinical management and tracking of Veterans engaged in MH services as identified by PCMM, care coordination, and case coordination. Assess treatment needs and engagement, evaluate if at risk and coordinate care with MH programs.
Track, contact, and refer Veterans identified under PCMM to include approximately 1,000 Veterans. Participate in committees and workgroups related to patient safety, suicide risk, and engagement in treatment services. Participate in the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the MHTC portion of the BHIP Program supporting MHBS service line. Conduct telephone and VVC interactions with Veterans assigned to MHBS, psychoeducation of Veterans (e.g.
resources and programs), supportive counseling of Veterans and care coordination services to assigned Veterans consistent with the goals and treatment methods of MH. Provide supportive Care Coordination to increase access and enable fluid transition between programs and resources with a focus on strengthening the Veteran's ability to address acute and chronic problems. Manage a diverse Veteran caseload with some Veterans needing more intense follow up than others.
Potential engagement with Community Care providers. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified candidates EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit: Yes 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions.
Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $98418 – $127949/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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