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.
*Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.* The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, Mental Health Service, is currently recruiting for (1) Senior Social Worker to help care for our Veterans at the Shawnee Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UUTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties and Responsibilities: Requires a high level of advanced practice skills and clinical judgment as this individual functions/supports the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) model and is responsible for implementation and coordination of veteran centered care within the CBOC.
Responsible for assessing patients in crisis including front-line suicide assessment and prevention, assessing, and arranging for treatment of patients who require referral to acute and sub-specialty mental health units (Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR/SUD), Trauma Recovery Services (TRS), Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Services (ICMHRS), Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), etc.) Services provided include individual and group psychotherapy, and psychoeducational classes, triage/consults, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies as needed by the client.
Develops an assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members, and significant others. Incorporates complex multiple causation in the differential diagnosis and treatment.
Must have an understanding of the problems of advancing age and respect for the diversification of the aging Veteran population, being sensitive to human growth and development, age appropriate needs and concerns of the geriatric Veteran and be able to provide current and advanced techniques to the treatment of this Veteran population.
Provides individual, group, and (if credentialed and privileged) family psychotherapy and psychoeducational services, as well as advanced case management. Responsible for collaboratively developing the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family. The treatment plan will be completed by the Veteran's third visit for mental health services.
The plan will be updated yearly or more frequently if there is a change in the Veteran's condition or needs. Acts as the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources. Assumes a collaborative role with the primary care staff at the CBOCs, providing timely social work and psychological consultations for treatment of Veterans of all eras, including on an emergent or walk-in basis.
This may involve open access hours for warm handoff referrals from primary care for consultation, mental health screening, or crisis intervention. Experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs.
Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Wills, and Mental Health Preferences and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate department and/or personnel for identified health education needs. Responsible for the guidance, training, and orientation of clinical social workers, as well as providing clinical supervision for licensure.
Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other personnel regarding social work services, benefits, and community resources. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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) 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: Situational (ad-hoc) per agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54575-A. 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/.
ashley.albanese@va.gov · 303-202-8540
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $100266 – $130348/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →