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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: The Senior Social Worker provides direct care to Veteran patients as a member of the PCT, while also frequently collaborating and consulting with the O/P SUD program, with the amount of time dedicated to each program depending on program needs.
In the PCT, the incumbent will focus on the outpatient treatment of Veterans with PTSD and related diagnoses, providing psychological evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation, with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g., Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; Cognitive Processing Therapy; Prolonged Exposure, etc.).
In the O/P SUD program, the incumbent will provide treatment to Veterans with co-morbid PTSD spectrum and SUD-related diagnoses, also including psychological evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation, with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g., motivational interviewing; stages of change; cognitive-behavioral approaches).
In both programs, the incumbent will create comprehensive treatment plans for assigned Veterans as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the incumbent will provide clinical outreach to Veterans in the PCT (e.g., psychoeducation; orientation to the time-limited, evidence-based model of care).
Also, the incumbent will manage clinical consults to the PCT program, both those coming from other Behavioral Health programs to the PCT and those between providers within the PCT. Must demonstrate a skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs with specialized populations.
Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families. Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.
The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable. Must actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses. Must facilitate discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
Must serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services Must possess knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling and/or supportive groups for Veterans and families.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm 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: Ad hoc 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/.
Laurie.Johnson4@va.gov · (503) 220-8262 X51488
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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