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.
Performs case finding functions and outreach, assessments, referrals and case management services to homeless Veterans identified in the community to include homeless Veterans receiving treatment in contracted residential treatment and supportive housing programs.
Conducts assessments, referrals and provides short term case management services to homeless Veterans presenting to the Community Resource and Referral , to other medical center-based walk-in clinics and/or community-based outreach clinics operated by VA CHOS staff. May be assigned to staff the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline, providing crisis intervention, and referrals and linkages to community and VA basic needs resources.
Independently identifies high-risk Veterans and provides short-term case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.
This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their side effects. Conducts routine suicide risk screens, comprehensive assessments and collaborative safety plans. Conducts psychosocial assessments.
Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team, including referrals to appropriate housing intervention programs within and outside of the VA, as well as other medical and/or mental health programs. Coordinates care with long-term case managers and housing service providers. Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes to interventions.
Is able to work with Veterans and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills. Efforts are directed toward using a therapeutic relationship to assist the individual/significant other gain more control over their lives and resolve issues which have led to homelessness.
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups. Provides ongoing therapeutic intervention with the Veteran and significant other to assist them in dealing and coping with the psychosocial issues of mental health, aging, illness and disability, loss and grief, and terminal illness and dying.
Will address Advance Directives in accordance with the standards of their work area. Will coordinate treatment and communicate with the care lines to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans. Has general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension.
May participate in a rotation of on-call social workers, including modification of tour of duty to accommodate patient care needs on weekends. Will be expected to perform a large part of their work in community settings. Must have an unrestricted State Driver's License and be cleared to drive a government vehicle for transporting Veterans.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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.
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.
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 Authorized 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/.
randi.tran@va.gov · 509-434-7000 X6680
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72331 – $113774/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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