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 Duties will vary by grade, but at the GS-11 level: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient and family functioning, identify strengths and barriers, and determine treatment needs. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to address psychiatric, medical, social, and behavioral health concerns. Utilize supportive counseling, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and therapeutic techniques to assist patients in achieving treatment goals. Deliver psychosocial treatment services to individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and demographic backgrounds.
Assess the impact of environmental, social, cultural, and developmental factors on patient health, functioning, and treatment outcomes. Coordinate care and collaborate with healthcare providers, community agencies, and governmental organizations to ensure continuity of services. Identify and facilitate referrals to community-based programs, supportive resources, and benefit programs that address patient needs.
Provide consultation and expert guidance to healthcare staff regarding psychosocial issues and their effect on treatment compliance and overall well-being. Apply knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, treatment modalities, medications, disabilities, and healthcare terminology in patient care planning. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, case records, treatment plans, and patient data using approved electronic systems and software applications.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to advocate for patient needs and contribute to coordinated care planning. Provide orientation, mentoring, and coaching to new social workers, trainees, and social work graduate students completing field placements. Evaluate professional practice through peer review activities, case consultations, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Adhere to professional ethics, licensing requirements, VHA policies, and evidence-based social work practices while delivering patient-centered care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm 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 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: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Auhorized
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/.
gabriel.johnson@va.gov · (503) 220-8262 X53014
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $67570 – $106285/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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