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 (SUD) social worker provides supportive service to those enrolled in outpatient substance use disorder services. Services include provision of high quality case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by the client. This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Duties include but are not limited to: Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with veterans in the Mental Health Center and/or their families. The incumbent is able to independently work with veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems.
Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable.
Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a client centered treatment plan.
Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. Must serve as a liaison between veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services.
This involves coordination of veteran and family involvement in the development of treatment plans and aftercare. Must possess knowledge and ability to provide recovery orientated treatment and independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling and/or supportive groups for veterans and families. Must provide consultation and education to veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives.
This includes the incumbent's knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs.
Must be available to provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning. Must possess skills and knowledge to provide advocacy and case management services to veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care.
The incumbent will be able to appropriately utilize principles of human growth and development over the life span and will be able to assist veterans in coping with the loss and grief experiences from disability and terminal illness. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Available at the supervisors discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact james.grimm@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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $77772 – $122334/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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