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 PCMHI LCSW provides PCMHI services to Veterans who are referred by PACT as potential candidates for mental health/behavioral health services. The PCMHI provider offers a full range of mental health services (assessment/treatment) as indicated for the primary care environment. PCMHI LCSWs support same-day access to mental health services, including crisis intervention, for Veterans as deemed necessary by the service, in person and by telephone and telehealth.
Assigned Duties Screening/Assessment/Diagnosis- The clinical Social Worker conducts psychosocial/mental health assessments of Veterans independently and/or in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members, caregivers, and/or significant others.
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting- The clinical Social Worker is responsible for the development of a patient centered treatment plan and developing achievable treatment goals with the Veteran, and when appropriate, the family members/caregivers and collaborating with all additional interdisciplinary team providers. Referral to service providers- Throughout the course of treatment, the clinical Social Worker is the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources.
The clinical Social Worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs. The clinical Social Worker is responsible for educating the Veteran and family members/caregivers on the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision maker.
Advocacy- The clinical Social Worker recognizes and understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when needed to serve the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregivers. Crisis Intervention- The clinical Social Worker will conduct clinical crisis assessments, develop and execute crisis management treatment plans in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
Education/Health promotion and prevention- The clinical Social Worker provides education related to navigating the VA system, use of community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Goals of Care Conversations.
Coordination of non-institutional and institutional services- The clinical Social Worker will review the clinical and administrative progress notes from other providers, along with their assessments, to accurately determine the strengths and limitations of each Veteran.
Supportive counseling/Psychosocial Education- The clinical Social Worker will provide Veterans and their family members/caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling and psychosocial/psycho-education as appropriate in the individual group, and family setting. Evidence Based Psychotherapy- The clinical Social Worker provides individual, group, and family evidence-based psychotherapies and treatment (i.e.
PST, MI, MET, CPT, PE, CBT, Seeking Safety, etc.) appropriate to level of licensure to Veterans and their families/caregivers. Record keeping- The clinical Social Worker will enter all Veteran/family contacts with the Veteran's written and verbal consent in the electronic health record using appropriate formats and templates within the designated timeframes and in accordance to policy.
Collegiality- The clinical Social Worker will establish and maintain positive, professional working relationship with employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA, as well as, community agencies and all other internal/external stakeholders.
Administrative Responsibilities- The clinical Social Worker will attend all appropriate staff meetings (interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, staff meetings, supervision meetings, mental health meetings, and other committees and workgroups, as appropriate) and perform other duties as required.
The clinical Social Worker will collaborate in the performance improvement processes and comply with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific populations and/or program. The clinical Social Worker will participate in activities that obtain feedback from clients and work to enhance services, as needed. Other assigned duties Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:55606F, 50626F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Damaris.Alvarez@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/.
e'donise.scott@va.gov · 313-727-4481
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $62655 – $111112/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-23.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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