This position is eligible for the 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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties are but not limited to: Clinical Assessment and Treatment Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families/significant others. Identifies strengths, needs, risk factors, and treatment options. Develops, implements, and updates individualized treatment plans.
Provides evidence-based individual and group therapy, counseling, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention. Performs psychosocial and psychiatric assessments within the approved scope of practice. Case Management and Care Coordination Manages complex cases and coordinates care for Veterans with mental health needs. Conducts screenings, assessments, consultations, and referrals. Connects Veterans with VA and community-based resources and services.
Monitors consults and provides ongoing treatment recommendations. Suicide Prevention and High-Risk Patient Management Identifies and manages high-risk Veterans. Conducts suicide risk assessments and develops safety plans. Provides crisis intervention and follow-up care. Ensures compliance with VA suicide prevention policies and procedures. Program Development and Quality Improvement Develops and implements evidence-based clinical practices.
Creates and updates standard operating procedures and practice guidelines. Measures program effectiveness through outcomes and quality improvement activities. Ensures compliance with VA regulations, policies, and performance standards. Education, Mentorship, and Leadership Serves as a senior clinician and mentor to other social workers. Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed social workers, LMSWs, and social work associates. Assists with staff orientation and training.
Provides ongoing education and consultation to interdisciplinary team members. Community and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Works closely with mental health providers and multidisciplinary teams. Builds partnerships with community agencies and service providers. Coordinates services and referrals for housing, substance use treatment, end-of-life concerns, and other psychosocial needs. Participates in meetings, committees, workgroups, and special projects.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am- 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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. Functional Statement #: 56309F
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/. 1. Accreditation Information: Please site specific the accreditation information from the qualification standards or use the generic description for all others. Example - Sample for Social Worker: The master's or doctoral degree must be fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation. 2. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 3. NOTE: If your school was accredited by CSWE at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the CSWE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125621 – $163311/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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