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 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Primary Duties: Responds to consults directed to the ICMHRS program by interviewing Veterans, using questionnaires and other assessment tools to evaluate their emotional, functional, and psychological status. Perform comprehensive evaluations of seriously mentally ill Veterans with complex cases involving intertwined social, physical, and mental health concerns.
Acts as the subject matter expert regarding VA and community resources, providing education on available services and guidance to Veterans in the decision-making process, always respecting the Veteran's preference and treatment goals. Acts as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family.
When appropriate and feasible, the social worker will educate and encourage the Veteran to advocate on their own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Collaborates with each assigned ICMHRS Veteran to develop an individualized recovery or treatment plan, incorporating measurable goals informed by pertinent psychological, medical, and psychiatric data, and utilizing the principles of recovery-oriented treatment planning.
Assists ICMHRS Veterans in the preparation of materials needed for applications to various agencies for entitlements, then, follow the process of the application until a determination has been made. Psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions: The Senior Social Worker conducts individual and family clinical interventions to help identify psychiatric illnesses, social needs, and substance use issues as components of treatment.
Educates and supports Veterans in developing problem-solving skills, rational thinking, and action planning. Assessing Veterans' learning needs related to substance abuse, psychiatric and medical disorders, and treatments or medications, and incorporating education into their care plans. Facilitates transportation for Veterans to attend appointments, supporting community integration and recovery.
Responsible for tracking, recording, and reporting follow-up data (IDF/FDF) to NEPEC and updating progress in CPRS. These findings are used to evaluate and modify psychosocial and psychotherapy services, ensuring continuous quality improvement. Contributes to the collection of ICMHRS performance measure data and adjusts service delivery based on outcomes.
Attend all relevant meetings, including treatment team meetings, monthly social work staff meetings, and quarterly mental health social work meetings. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. 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) 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: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 635-56393A 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/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $104456 – $135796/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This is a Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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