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.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties for this position in include but are not limited to: Skilled in making sound assessments and diagnostic determination, with the capacity to convey these to other staff involved. Skilled in working with individual, family, couple, and group therapy theory and methods, in order to provide and coordinate effective treatment to those participants needing these services. Experienced working within, the dynamics and processes of a community based intensive case management model of service delivery to the most severely and persistently ill Veterans in the Mental Health Care Line. Experienced in understanding the causes and effects of substance dependence sufficient to ensure the diagnosis and assessment of the need for, and appropriateness of medical, interpersonal, social, psychological and other interventions designed to effectively assist Veterans manifesting these behaviors. Advanced knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment options to allow development of effective treatment planning and interventions for individuals manifesting symptoms of acute and chronic mental illness, suicidality, organic disturbances, substance use, and personality disorder. Advanced knowledge and skill in assessing high risk for suicide of Veterans and ability to follow up with appropriate interventions and documentation. Skilled in the strategies and resources required in developing effective aftercare and discharge planning as clinically indicated, including the ability to assess and match Veterans with the appropriate resources. Advanced knowledge of VA policies and procedures in the areas of eligibility and suitability for admissions, patient care, maintenance of medical records, and confidentiality. Advanced knowledge of Clinical Case Management and Social Work Interventions. Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology within appropriate approved Scope of Care, in order to provide assistance with medication management as deemed appropriate. Skilled in the ability to negotiate, assess and deal with crisis situations in an effective manner, insuring safety of all involved (Veterans, family members, other staff, and community partners) involved. Master of knowledge of documentation requirements, reporting requirements and research protocols when and where appropriate including an understanding of the impact on local Performance Monitors & Measures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Authorized (Ad-Hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 689-F02866 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Hannah.Neilson@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)

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 evaluation. 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.