This position is assigned to the Minneapolis Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Program in the Mental Health Integrated Community of Care of the Minneapolis, Minnesota Veterans Affairs class 1A (high complexity) Medical Center. The incumbent will be referred to as Senior Social Worker. The MHICM Program is the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for Veterans experiencing serious mental illness served by VHA.
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.
Program 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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Direct Patient Care: The Senior Social Worker provides a full range of MHICM intensive case management services to Veterans in the MHICM program, including assessments, consultations and interventions.
The Senior Social Worker assists Veterans in achieving their self-determined recovery goals by promoting independence, community integration, and hope as well as addressing related barriers due to their mental health symptoms. The Senior Social Worker performs a wide MHICM of tasks to assist Veterans in regaining independence within the community, developing meaningful life roles, and gaining mastery over their own recovery process.
Crisis Intervention: The Senior Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing (sometimes complex) safety plans which may include admission to mental health inpatient programs.
In the event of a psychiatric emergency, the Senior Social Worker will follow the protocols of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for expediting care for Veterans in crisis and serve as a subject matter expert for any staff needing assistance with a Veteran in crisis who experiences serious mental illness.
Advocacy: The Senior Social Worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of Veterans, families and relevant others. When appropriate and feasible, the Senior Social Worker will educate and encourage Veterans, families and relevant others to advocate on their own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.
Referral to Service Providers: The Senior Social Worker will collaborate and coordinate with other service providers (internal and external as indicated) related to Veteran care. The Senior Social Worker is responsible for providing education to Veterans, families and relevant others regarding available services, and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of their surrogate decision-maker.
Education/Health Promotion and Prevention: The Senior Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer Veterans, families and relevant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs. The Senior Social Worker will provide education on the MHICM Program and model to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Work Schedule: 08:00 to 16:30; Monday through Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 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: Telework, if approved, will be on an Ad-Hoc basis only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.
Jason.Arcand@va.gov · 612-629-7118
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106307 – $138201/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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