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 social worker serves as a therapist on a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team. Practices within the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics. Develops a psychosocial assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran and family members/significant others.
Demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment & skills needed for all adult patients, being sensitive to human growth & development, age-appropriate needs, & concerns of the veteran, & be able to provide current & advanced techniques to the treatment of this veteran population.
Possesses a working knowledge & experience in use of medical & mental health diagnoses: disabilities, & treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses, common medications, and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology. Working within the interdisciplinary treatment team, the incumbent will share in the development of a treatment plan with the veteran based on the psychosocial assessment.
Responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan & setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran, family members/significant others and other BHIP clinical staff. Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans & their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
Provides individual, family, & group psychotherapeutic treatment of mental & emotional disorders & emotional pain using evidence-based psychological methods. The purpose of psychotherapeutic treatment is to address the psychosocial impact of coping with severe mental illness(es), chronic/disabling illness(es), onset of a catastrophic illness, etc.
Psychotherapeutic goals include relieving symptoms, increasing understanding, & changing behavior to foster recovery & over all well-being. Collaborates with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. Understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran and family members/caregiver.
Makes rapid assessments, when needed, and develops crisis management plans, including admission to mental health inpatient programs when appropriate. Has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis.
Provides education related to VA & community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will & will refer veterans and family members/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs. Reviews the progress notes from the other providers to accurately determine the strengths and limitations of each veteran.
Educates the veteran, their family members/significant other and the team of all the options available to them and will collaborate with the veteran and family members/significant other on the preferred option. Participates in Mental Health Social Work peer review. Completes all clinical documentation according to facility timelines.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54112-A & 54113-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/. 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/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $68076 – $107081/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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