The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VISN 8), West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System is seeking a licensed Social Worker (GS-0185-11) for the Mental Health Clinic (MHC) within the Social Work Service.
This 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 incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing professional social work services for patients and families facing personal and psychosocial implications of mental health care, ranging from routine cases to extremely complex situations involving depression, end-of-life care, hospice, advance directives, and major adjustments to chronic or debilitating illnesses. Operating at the full performance level as an independent practitioner, the social worker employs a complete range of social work methods individually or in groups, provides psychotherapy case management back-up coverage, and serves as an active member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Major Duties Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments, provides short-term solution-focused and supportive counseling for individuals and families in crisis, and establishes therapeutic relationships to address complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral problems. Participates actively as a treatment team member to develop and implement resident-centered treatment plans and collaborates on timely discharge planning. Provides education and consultation to Veterans, families, and staff regarding community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, mental health diagnoses (DSM-V), and advance directives. Delivers comprehensive case management across the continuum of care, completes mental health high-risk assessments, and executes appropriate referrals. Supports facility missions and policies, participates in performance improvement tracking and data validation, maintains productivity standards, and may provide clinical supervision or preceptor oversight to social work trainees and junior staff. Candidates must possess a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a graduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and hold a state license to practice at the independent level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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: Not available. Functional Statement #: 40057F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
Paula.Velez@va.gov 813-816-7155 X100173
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