The position is located within the Mental Health Integrated Care Community at the VA Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but are not limited to: Interviews potential program participants in medical centers, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), remotely via VA telemedicine, and/or at locations within the community utilizing motivational interviewing and other counseling techniques to ensure the highest level of services.
Analyzes information gathered in the interview and/or Vocational Assessment Profile (VAP) to assist the program participant in identifying vocational interests and occupational areas in which they would like to target their job search activities. Determines the necessary services that need to be provided to the participant in order to successfully obtain suitable employment, such as job seeking, skills training, resume development, or interview skills.
Analyzes the impact of mental and physical disabilities on motivations, accommodation needs, and difficulties encountered in employment placement. Develops extensive external professional relationships and networks with community employers, agencies, and educational institutions as an active participant in the community, to assist program participants in obtaining and maintaining suitable community employment.
Initiates conversations with the participants about work and introduces the idea of return-to-work activities. Assists participant in networking with contacts within the community, and members of their personal support group.
Provides ongoing support to participants following TW placement or upon obtaining competitive employment, including assistance with problem solving, developing interpersonal work relationships, maintaining work performance and quality, and life management activities.
Continues to work with program participants after the participants have obtained employment or a TW placement, as well as the interdisciplinary team and the employer/worksite supervisor, if possible, to provide ongoing support, negotiate any worksite accommodations that may be needed, and work to develop natural supports within the community work setting. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am until 4:00 pm.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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