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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The PCMHI Social Worker provides a full range of psychological assessment services as indicated for the primary care environment and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients including those with medical conditions that have mental health components (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders, digestive system disorders, chronic pain, other chronic illnesses as well as substance use disorders).
The PCMHI Social Worker will support same-day access to mental health services for Veterans as deemed necessary by the service, in person, by telehealth and by telephone. The PCMHI Social Worker receives Veteran referrals through the PACT. The PCMHI provider responds to emergent and non-emergent requests with same-day and warm handoff care, and also fulfills non-emergent requests with an appointment for a later date.
The PCMHI Social Worker makes the clinical decision to enroll Veterans in BHL telephone services for conditions warranting additional attention (e.g., depression monitoring, watchful waiting) and any of a number of dispositions within PC-MHI (e.g., brief therapy, referral management).
The PCMHI Social Worker guides mental health care for referred Veterans to completion or until the Veteran is integrated into specialty mental health care (e.g., PTSD Clinic (PCT), Mental Health Clinic (MHC), Chemical Dependency Center (CDC). The PCMHI Social Worker provides education appropriate to patients with mental health or behavioral health concerns, their family members, and significant others.
The PCMHI Social Worker provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (EBP) appropriate to patients with mental health concerns or disorders, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy (e.g., Motivational Interviewing (Ml) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), etc.) as indicated.
The PCMHI Social Worker provides consultation to PACT staff, other care providers within The VA Medical Center at Memphis, CBOCs, and to community providers, concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients.
The PCMHI Social Worker functions independently as a member of the Memphis VA Medical Center or CBOC Staff, with full clinical privileges and assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Independently evaluates the client's situation, including the veteran's reaction to it and ability to deal with it, and arrives at a reasoned conclusion.
Based on the psychosocial assessment, uses professional judgment and advanced practice skills to make a psychosocial diagnosis. Is responsible for clinical social work practice in the area or program to which assigned, including promotion of social work services as a key component of treatment.
Evaluates his/her practice as an experienced social worker on an ongoing basis through participation in professional peer review, case conferences, research studies or other organized means. Is active in and accepts responsibility for the development and maintenance of professional standards of treatment. Organizes community services on behalf of beneficiaries, developing and coordinating procedures for use of these services by related staff.
Develops working relationships with other organizations having responsibilities for the same patient population. Develops and maintains a productive network of referral sources. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the PACT established by the PACT Medical Director and/or Ambulatory Care Director. Assists PCMHI and PACT in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program.
Provides clinical supervision and instruction for interns and post-doctoral fellows in areas related to behavioral health and social services provision to attain goals and objectives of mental health recovery programs, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills.
Provides teaching on selected mental health topics to community organizations, provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. Additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 50150-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidate. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn9hredrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be authorized for highly qualified candidate.
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/.
camille.scott@va.gov · 7868468367
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $113708 – $147824/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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