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 Duties are but not limited to: Serves as a Senior Social Worker in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), providing specialized clinical services to Veterans with serious mental illness and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Manages an assigned caseload and delivers intensive case management services to support recovery, community integration, and continuity of care.
Coordinates care with interdisciplinary treatment teams, VA programs, and community agencies to ensure Veterans are connected to appropriate mental health, substance use, housing, and supportive services. Provides crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and follow-up care for high-risk Veterans in accordance with VA policies and procedures.
Facilitates psychoeducational and recovery-oriented groups, promotes wellness and rehabilitation, and assists Veterans in developing coping skills, independent living skills, and meaningful community participation. Maintains accurate clinical documentation, completes required screenings and clinical reminders, and monitors treatment outcomes.
Serves as a subject matter expert in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery services by providing consultation, training, and mentorship to interdisciplinary staff and social work trainees. Participates in program development, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation compliance activities, and other assignments that support program goals and the delivery of high-quality Veteran-centered care.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am- 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55232-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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 is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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