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Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Phoenix, Arizona 💰 $107048 – $139166/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.

What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.

Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.

After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing.

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Duties include but are not limited to: Ensure compliance with Caregiver Program guidelines and collaborate with the local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program on related initiatives Manage a caseload of approved Family Caregivers including monitoring visits, initial applications, oversight of current approved applications, caregiver stress and maintaining active communication.

Conduct caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate stress reduction, identify emotional destress and identify social needs as treatment issues. Collaborate with the patient aligned care team, mental health team and staff coordinating care with assigned caregiver to promote coordination of care and facilitate recovery. Provide ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding caregiver support program.

Develop and facilitate caregiver support groups (to include face to face and telehealth format) and educational programs. Distribute educational materials provided by VA, local, state and national caregiver organizations.

Facilitate the walk in clinic for Caregiver Support Program in rotation with other Senior Social Workers within the Caregiver Program Manages the telephonic requests for contact Provides clinical consultation and guidance to lesser experienced Social Workers Actively participate in program planning and development Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized 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 Telework: Available on an Ad-Hoc basis only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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/.

Contact

Jeffry.Rogers@va.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107048 – $139166/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-11.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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