Summary
This position is eligible for 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.
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides advanced clinical social work services within the Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) as a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team. Conducts comprehensive psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families/significant others, including evaluation of presenting concerns, functioning, strengths, risks, needs, preferences, and available supports. Performs clinical assessments and psychosocial diagnoses for Veterans with complex psychiatric conditions, serious medical illnesses, co-occurring disorders, high-risk diagnoses, and significant psychosocial stressors. Evaluates suicide, violence, abuse, neglect, homelessness, functional impairment, and other high-risk factors; determines acuity, reporting requirements, and appropriate levels of care and intervention. Develops, implements, and independently modifies Veteran-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with Veterans, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy using evidence-based and best-practice treatment models, along with crisis intervention, triage, case management, supportive counseling, and other behavioral health interventions. Consults with psychiatry, psychology, nursing, medical providers, and other specialists regarding complex cases, co-morbidities, treatment planning, program assignments, and changes in clinical status. Coordinates VA, community care, governmental, and social service resources, including referrals for housing, shelters, transitional programs, institutional or nursing home care, benefits, and other supportive services. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies and partner organizations; establishes referral procedures and sustains a current network of community resources for Veterans and families. Documents assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, referrals, consultations, follow-up, and other clinical services accurately and timely in electronic and/or paper medical records. Provides clinical consultation, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching, and supervision to social workers, Social Work Associates, interdisciplinary staff, newly hired employees, and student interns. Serves as a field instructor or preceptor for graduate social work students and collaborates with academic field liaisons to support student learning goals, clinical development, and professional practice. Leads or supports clinical program development, quality improvement, process improvement, peer review, case conferences, research activities, and evaluation of social work practice and patient outcomes. Promotes Social Work Service as an essential component of comprehensive mental health care; maintains professional standards, required licensure, continuing education, and current knowledge of contemporary treatment modalities. Participates in facility committees, work groups, task forces, staff development activities, and other organizational initiatives as assigned by Social Work Service leadership. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad hoc telework per supervisor discretion and VA guidelines. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
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/.
How you will be evaluated
When describing your experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and any supporting documents will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully, errors or omissions may affect your employment consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.