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.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional CLINICIAL FUNCTIONS: A. Conducting behavioral health and mental health biopsychosocial assessments B. Making sound professional judgments regarding clinical impressions, treatment approaches, and treatment planning C.
Coordinating with internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate transitions of care and appropriate/ necessary treatment is provided/offered to Veterans D. Establishing and maintaining knowledge of VA and Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies E.
Providing advocacy to overcome potential barriers to access care/services and when it is in the best interests of the Veteran F. Provides goals of care discussions, as well as education and assist in the completion of Advance Directives; Organ, Tissue, and Eye Donation release of information forms; and Guardianship documentation G. Assesses for signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and exploitation H.
Conducts practice in accordance with the VA and discipline specific ethical requirements and practices within the limits of current licensure or certification I. Completing on-call duties, as assigned and per policy, which may include transportation of a Veteran J. Conducts Virtual Visits in modalities preferred by patients and utilizes Consult Toolbox functions. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS A.
Possesses and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds B. Possesses skills in using computer systems and the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate C. Serves on supervisor approved committees, work groups, and task forces at the local facility, VISN or national level. Collaborates in performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures D.
Attends and participates in all required administrative and clinical meetings E. Maintains accurate, timely, and complete clinical records in accordance with professional practice and VA administration guidelines F. Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with accreditation bodies such as CARF and Joint Commission, and VA health care systems G. Participates in Social Work Professional Practice Evaluation processes ROLE-SPECIFIC TASKS A.
The incumbent will respond to referrals from the Veterans Crisis Line as well as other staff referrals. The incumbent will develop an assessment of veterans at high risk for suicide in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, family members and significant others. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the veteran's strengths, limitations and internal/external support and service needs in order to optimize the veteran's functional status.
It is the responsibility of the incumbent, working within the interdisciplinary treatment team, to develop a treatment plan with the veteran based on this assessment B. High Risk Flag maintenance - The incumbent is responsible for tracking the care of veterans with the Category I High Risk for Suicide Patient Record Flag assigned to their medical records C.
The incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the options and services required to meet the needs of veterans at high risk for suicide. The incumbent will work effectively on behalf of the veteran both within the VA Health Care System and outside agencies to provide cohesive and comprehensive care D.
Throughout the course of treatment, the incumbent is the subject matter expert on Suicide, VA Health Care System and/or community resources. The incumbent will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs E.
Incumbent may participate in provision of Postvention services as directed by the supervisor Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Evening and weekends maybe required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. 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/.
Glenda.Abfalter@va.gov · 3202556480 X5201
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72784 – $114488/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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