Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The major duties of the Mental Health Clinic (MHC) BHIP Social Worker include, but are not limited to: Provides social work services to Veterans receiving care in the outpatient Mental Health Clinic at Shelbyville, IN. Evaluates the Veteran's presenting psychosocial problems and facilitates access to the resources that can most appropriately minimize the Veteran's psychosocial stressors.
Works to optimize the social supports available to the Veteran to promote maximum recovery and functioning. Evaluates psychosocial needs and applies psychotherapy and social work interventions with a high degree of autonomy, exercising independent judgment and initiative in carrying out social work functions and in applying social work values and ethics to complex situations.
Screens and assesses the Veteran's psychosocial needs and barriers in order to facilitate his or her access to appropriate VA and community resources. Coordinates the gathering of information vital to the process of setting appropriate treatment goals and time frames for achieving those goals. Determines realistic goals with the Veteran, including such factors as a) problems, b) goals, c) objectives, c) specific concrete interventions.
Provide a full range of psychotherapeutic services to utilize the most appropriate evidence-based psychotherapy in order to provide quality care in the outpatient programs of the Mental Health Clinic. Participate in telemental health or similar activities in order to provide services for Veterans located away from the Medical Center or CBOC.
Provides ethical individual and group mental health services to eligible Veterans diagnosed with mental and behavioral health conditions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92042-0 , 92043-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Margaret.Bordner@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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/.
Justina.Saucedo@va.gov · 785-409-9018
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $62297 – $97991/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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