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 Travel regularly within the Mann-Grandstaff catchment area to provide services and fulfill assigned duties. Drive a personal or government vehicle to VA sites, community partners, and other care locations as needed. Complete occasional travel assignments that may require up to three hours of travel each way. Report suspected child, adult, or elder abuse in accordance with federal law, VHA policy, and state requirements.
Document social work interventions, assessments, and activities in the patient's medical record. Ensure appropriate care coordination and handoff during patient transitions. Participate in committees, discipline-specific meetings, and service initiatives. Provide supervision, training, orientation, or mentorship to social work interns and less experienced social workers. Participate in urgent care on-call rotations, including weekend coverage, as assigned.
Coordinate daily operations of Purchased Care Services (PCS) programs and ensure compliance with VA policies and procedures. Review consults to determine Veteran eligibility for PCS programs and services. Conduct assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and service needs. Process consults, initiate Standard Episodes of Care (SEOC), and coordinate required authorizations.
Collaborate with the Office of Veteran Community Care (VCC), community providers, and VA staff to ensure timely service delivery. Complete reauthorizations and reassessments to maintain appropriate care and support for Veterans. Monitor program performance and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Develop and track quality indicators and evaluate service delivery improvements.
Recruit community service providers and assist with establishing contracts for home health, home health aide, respite care, and related services. Educate staff regarding PCS eligibility criteria, program requirements, and policy updates. Coordinate with VCC to address billing and invoicing issues and maintain community partnerships. Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families.
Evaluate clinical, social, and environmental factors to identify patient strengths, needs, and service options. Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Maintain effective relationships with Veterans, caregivers, family members, and community agencies. Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed to achieve treatment goals.
Provide supportive counseling to Veterans and caregivers coping with chronic illness, disability, catastrophic illness, end-of-life issues, grief, and loss. Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate resources and services. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday Thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):
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/.
gabriel.johnson@va.gov · (503) 220-8262 X53014
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $93537 – $121601/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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