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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Social Worker is assigned to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Services, which includes the Intensive Community Mental Health Services (ICMHRS, also known as the Mental Health Intensive Community Model (MHICM)) program and the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) at VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division, with responsibility to provide direct services for Veterans, their families and caregivers.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessment and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of mental health issues including those with complex psychopathology and psychosocial needs requiring advanced diagnostic and intervention skills.
Evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the social worker, which may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Provides consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated, collaborative, and integrated within the Medical Center.
Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, as indicated and appropriate for the specific job setting and duties of the social worker. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agencies.
Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Works to resolve staff complaints and grievances. Has administrative and supervisory oversight for all Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Services, which include the ICMHRS/MHICM and PRRC programs.
Supervises a group of interdisciplinary employees including psychologists, psychiatrists, ARNP's, social workers, psychologists, and peer support specialists. Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision, including developing standard operating procedures to provide clear guidelines and facility expectations for staff.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Compressed scheduling available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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 Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000000 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/.
DELILAH.BLACK@VA.GOV · 215-823-5800 X206491
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $119630 – $155521/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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