MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. Must meet specific eligibility requirements and submit EDRP application within 4 months of appointment.
Program approval, award amount, and eligibility period are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until filled or September 30, 2027. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans.
Responsibilities include the assessment of psychosocial problems, often at a time when the veteran is experiencing crisis and include the provision of short-term, solution-focused interventions and case management with veterans, their family members, and/or caregivers. Duties vary by grade, but at the GS-11: Functions Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
Must possess the knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide supportive counseling and case management for individuals, families and groups. Develops treatment plans, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed. Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes of interventions. Coordinates community-based services.
Independently conducts psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, educational and other backgrounds. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Able to independently work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems.
Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds. General knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension.
Facilitates referrals based upon veterans needs and eligibility. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am:4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Position listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more 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: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 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/.
rebecca.hanson2@va.gov · 509-434-7320
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $73992 – $116387/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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