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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Screening/Assessment- The Social Worker will develop a psychosocial assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran and family members/significant others. The goal of the psychosocial assessment is to highlight the veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/ external supports and service needs in order to optimize the veteran's functional status.
The incumbent demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment and skills needed for all adult patients, being sensitive to human growth and development, age-appropriate needs and concerns of the veteran, and be able to provide current and advanced techniques to the treatment of this veteran population.
Treatment planning/goal settling- The Social Worker is responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran, family members/ significant others and other Outpatient Mental Health clinical staff. Discharge planning and referral to service providers-throughout the course of treatment, the social worker is the subject matter expert on VA and/ or community resources.
The Social Worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. The Social Worker is responsible for educating the veteran and family members/ significant others of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the veteran's preferences or that of his surrogate decision-maker.
Resource Usage/ Development-The Social Worker is responsible for using the current Social Work resource file of the VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of the veterans. The Social Worker will refer the veteran to needed services. Advocacy- The Social Worker understands the intimidation bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran and family members/ caregiver.
When appropriate and feasible, the Social Worker will educate and encourage the veteran to advocate for his/her own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Crisis intervention- The Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health impatient programs.
The Social Worker has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. Education/ Health promotion and prevention- The Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/ Living Will and will refer veterans and family members/ significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team members for identified health education needs.
Coordination of non-institutional services-The Social Worker will review the progress notes from the other providers to accurately determine the strengths and limitations of each veteran. The Social Worker will educate 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.
Supportive counseling- The Social Worker will provide the veteran and their family members/significant other with ongoing supportive counseling. The purpose of such counseling is to deal with the psychosocial impact of coping with severe mental illness. Therapy- The Social Woker provides individual, family and group, evidence-based therapies to veterans.
Administrative responsibilities- The Social Worker will enter all veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. This information will be entered in a complete, confidential, and professional manner to insure information on the veteran is shared with other VA staff. This information will be reviewed on a regular basis.
The Social Worker will establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers, and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies. Additional duties- provides case management to residents of local contract nursing home and residential care program. Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@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/.
shala.johnson@va.gov · (412) 822-2186
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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