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Social Worker - Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Chillicothe, Ohio 💰 $64406 – $101309/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for providing case management and evidence-based psychotherapy. Serves as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary treatment team for Veterans participating in residential programming or outpatient follow-up. Develops an assessment of the Veteran, and his/her family, economic, community, and psychosocial support systems.

Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs for outpatient care, residential care, and other programs, services and entitlements. Responsible for educating the Veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of the established surrogate decision-maker.

Provides discharge options available to Veterans and their families and will collaborate with them on the preferred options. Provides Veterans and their families with supportive counseling. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework: Available; Ad-hoc as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 936800; 936810 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

EDRP Authorized: 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, with occasional requirements to lift office supplies up to approximately 10 pounds. The work may require using appropriate technique to physically restrain clients who present a danger to self or others. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job function include but are not limited to close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to maintain a valid driver's license for facility driving privileges.

Requirements & 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/.

Contact

Alyssa.Littler@va.gov · 740-649-2896

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $64406 – $101309/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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