This position is eligible for 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.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides advanced clinical social work services within the Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) as a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team. Conducts comprehensive psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families/significant others, including evaluation of presenting concerns, functioning, strengths, risks, needs, preferences, and available supports.
Performs clinical assessments and psychosocial diagnoses for Veterans with complex psychiatric conditions, serious medical illnesses, co-occurring disorders, high-risk diagnoses, and significant psychosocial stressors. Evaluates suicide, violence, abuse, neglect, homelessness, functional impairment, and other high-risk factors; determines acuity, reporting requirements, and appropriate levels of care and intervention.
Develops, implements, and independently modifies Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with Veterans, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy using evidence-based and best-practice treatment models, along with crisis intervention, triage, case management, supportive counseling, and other behavioral health interventions.
Consults with psychiatry, psychology, nursing, medical providers, and other specialists regarding complex cases, co-morbidities, treatment planning, program assignments, and changes in clinical status. Coordinates VA, community care, governmental, and social service resources, including referrals for housing, shelters, transitional programs, institutional or nursing home care, benefits, and other supportive services.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies and partner organizations; establishes referral procedures and sustains a current network of community resources for Veterans and families. Documents assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, referrals, consultations, follow-up, and other clinical services accurately and timely in electronic and/or paper medical records.
Provides clinical consultation, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching, and supervision to social workers, Social Work Associates, interdisciplinary staff, newly hired employees, and student interns. Serves as a field instructor or preceptor for graduate social work students and collaborates with academic field liaisons to support student learning goals, clinical development, and professional practice.
Leads or supports clinical program development, quality improvement, process improvement, peer review, case conferences, research activities, and evaluation of social work practice and patient outcomes. Promotes Social Work Service as an essential component of comprehensive mental health care; maintains professional standards, required licensure, continuing education, and current knowledge of contemporary treatment modalities.
Participates in facility committees, work groups, task forces, staff development activities, and other organizational initiatives as assigned by Social Work Service leadership. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad hoc telework per supervisor discretion and VA guidelines. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: 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
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/.
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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $114695 – $149106/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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