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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The duties of the Social Worker include, but are not limited to: Collaborates assistance to PC providers to help manage mild to moderate cases of but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance misuse within the primary care setting.
Utilizes an informatics tool, the Behavioral Health Laboratory (BHL) software, to assist in the delivery of measurement based care, panel management, and program quality assurance/improvement. Assists with patient outreach and engagement in treatment via face to face, telephone, tele video, and written correspondence. Utilizes patient registry which includes the entry of all Veterans receiving PCMHI Collaborative Care Management into a registry.
Use of the registry to ensure patient follow-up, track engagement in PCMHI Collaborative Care Management protocols, and monitor treatment progress. Participates in weekly caseload consultation with the consulting PCMHI Provider with prescribing authority. Provides education and brief evidence informed interventions using evidence-based techniques such a behavioral activation, motivational interviewing, and other focused treatment strategies.
Assesses lethality of suicidal and homicidal risk utilizing screening/assessment tools, risk stratification, and clinical judgement. Intervene and document appropriately per VA Central Office (VACO) and local guidance Reviews progress and recommends changes in treatment, including medication adjustments, utilizing evidence-based algorithms in consultation with the PCMHI providers.
Provides relapse prevention planning throughout care, including transition from active treatment to maintenance as goals are achieved. Communicates with patients, families, caregivers, VA leadership, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Eligible (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive). Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92386-A (GS-9)/92387-A (GS-11) 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/.
angela.downie@va.gov · 404-317-2643
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75484 – $118734/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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