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.
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. Learn more
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The VA San Francisco Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Program in the Mental Health Service Line at the Oakland location. Incumbent is assigned to the VA SFHCS Mental Health PTSD program and functions as a part of an interdisciplinary team. Services are carried out in full accordance with specific program goals and broad objectives of the VA health care system.
The incumbent will primarily focus on addressing the complex mental health needs of Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with a portion of his or her time devoted to meeting the mental health needs of Veterans who do not carry a primary PTSD diagnosis.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides specialized services for complex patients with PTSD and/or post deployment problems, with service delivery to include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy and patient education. Applies a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation classes to a wide range of patients with complex needs.
Uses specialized knowledge to consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of complex patient care issues. Develops person-centered, culturally sensitive treatment plans to address the complex mental health needs of PTSD patients. Conducts in-depth evaluations to aid in the differential diagnosis of complex cases. Completes all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system as appropriate.
***Prioritizing candidates already trained in EMDR, CPT and PE *** Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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: Adhoc, at the supervisor's discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 662-07318F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.
brenda.johnson10@va.gov · 7275986871
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $126164 – $164017/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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