The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Senior Social Worker Veterans Justice Programs (VJP) Specialist. The incumbent functions as part of the Veterans Justice Programs team and provides psychosocial services primarily to Veterans who are experiencing, or at risk of criminal justice involvement. The Incumbent provides a wide-range of in-person case management services to Veterans living in Rural New Mexico.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Provides education and information to community partners in law enforcement, court systems, incarcerating facilities, and other agencies within the criminal justice system. Serves as a member of Treatment Court Teams, providing a clinical perspective and guiding treatment plans for Veteran participants.
Develops awareness of civil legal service providers and resources in order to provide referrals to Veterans seeking support specific to non-criminal legal needs such as divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, etc. Independently conduct interviews and assessments for the purpose of program enrollment and to aid in the development of treatment plans.
Conduct in-person visits with Veterans in incarcerating facilities to conduct initial needs assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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/.
Sandra.Carpenter2@va.gov · 818-534-6083
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $102460 – $133201/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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