Senior Social Worker

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 role of the MHCM Team Leader is to develop, direct, and coordinate the intensive case management services that are provided by the MHCM team to veterans in the community. The role requires incumbent to conduct, evaluate and coordinate the execution of the program (this may include coordination of the following activities: program/staff cost effectiveness, quality performance, outcomes and/or coordination of clinic effectiveness and clinic productivity.) The incumbent is expected to conduct program analysis, provide appropriate assessments of the outcomes and make recommendations as needed. Functions: Administrative: 50% Directs the operations of the program through daily meetings with MHCM program staff to evaluate ongoing needs and assign administrative and clinical tasks as appropriate. Leads team staffing regarding patient selection and screening, determination of treatment plan and goals, progress evaluations, discharge planning and aftercare. The Team Leader provides leadership with inpatient teams to assure continuity of care by providing consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and case managementservices for assigned patients. He/she works to promote appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge of patients consistent with program goals and with individual treatment plans. Prepares and submits reports in a timely fashion. He/she is also responsible for completing documentation of appropriate data in patients' medical records and is responsible for entering clinical and research data in the computer; also completes MHCM forms for evaluation and monitoring of service delivery and outcome. He/she supervises the training of social workers, social work associates, volunteers and students; participates as required in orientation, training and staff development programs. Research activities: As needed, incumbent collect clinical data for use in the evaluation of the MHCM program, using protocols developed by the program. Clinical: 50% Provides comprehensive outpatient treatment with major emphasis on recovery- oriented principles in case management activities for psychiatric patients who are chronic users of inpatient resources. The MHCM Team Leader is required to provide clinical support and /or treatment to an adult or geriatric patient population on a regular basis. Outreach and linkage with community agencies and groups will be maintained to enhance veteran's adjustments in community-based settings. Utilizes individual, family, and group therapies and educational programs to provide psychosocial treatment and evaluation with documentation. Target population encompasses a wide variety of individuals and families from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: Ad Hoc - as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92054-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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). Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. 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.