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.
The GS-12 Supervisory Social Worker position reports to Social Work Service and holds dual clinical and administrative supervisory responsibility across two Mental Health & Behavioral Science (MH&BS) programs: the PTSD Clinical Team (PCT) and Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI).
The incumbent functions as the clinical and administrative supervisor for the social workers within both PTSD Services and PCMHI across the medical centers (Lyons and East Orange) and associated VA clinics, and regularly collaborates with the Section Chief, PTSD Services, and the PCMHI Program Coordinator, both of whom report to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of MH&BS.
Duties include but are not limited to: Develops performance standards for staff in his/her section(s), solicits feedback from staff and interdisciplinary team members on performance, regularly reviews performance as compared with standards, and recommends annual performance appraisal ratings for staff. Monitors competency of staff and tracks renewal of state licensure and continuing education hours.
Aids the professional development of staff, identifying training needs and making provision for continuing education, training, and development. Assists staff in developing performance and professional goals and professional development plans. Recommends clinical privileges, promotions, reassignments, and disciplinary action, as appropriate.
Participates in interviews for vacancies within his/her section(s) and recommends selection of staff to fill vacancies, considering competency, skills, past performance, and Equal Employment Opportunity plans. Addresses Veteran and family complaints related to social workers assigned to PTSD or PCMHI, including calling family members and Veterans to discuss concerns, responding to congressional and White House Hotline complaints, and completing updates in the PATS-R system.
The Supervisory Social Worker collaborates with the Section Chief, PTSD Services, and the PCMHI Program Coordinator to ensure clinics function well, performance measures are achieved, and employee requirements are met across both programs. He/she attends all administrative and programmatic meetings.
The incumbent maintains a caseload and is responsible for completing psychosocial/functional assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and providing direct care such as individual and group psychotherapy, family supportive counseling, case management, and psychoeducation to Veterans and their family members/significant others, and referrals.
Duties are performed consistently with the treatment model of the program to which the incumbent's caseload applies (PTSD Services or PCMHI). Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn2edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:
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/.
valerie.rarick@va.gov · 680-322-6840
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $105481 – $137128/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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