Social Worker (Program Coordinator - BHIP)

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.

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w The incumbent is a GS-12 Social Worker, Program Coordinator within the interdisciplinary Mental Health Clinic (MHC) at the Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. The position functions as the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Treatment Coordinator. BHIP is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals that delivers comprehensive, accessible, and Veteran-centered mental health care services. The BHIP Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) is responsible for various aspects of assessing, diagnosing, treating, and coordinating the treatment of Veterans within BHIP and the Mental Health Clinic. The incumbent spends 75% of time providing front line clinical work and at least 25% of time on administrative duties. Clinical work vs. administrative duties may fluctuate depending on clinic needs. Duties include but not limited to: - Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments, inclusive of a diagnostic interview. This includes determining the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their families. Use assessment findings to develop treatment plans that promote Veterans' optimal engagement in care and support the highest level of independence possible. - Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services which requires advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management interventions used in treatment of Veterans with a range of DSM diagnoses, substance abuse/dependence, and poly-traumatic injuries. - Plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment modalities within an episode-ofcare model, ensuring interventions are tracked and evaluated for effectiveness. - Maintain working knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic conditions; common medications and their effects; and relevant medical terminology. - Assess psychiatric conditions according to the DSM-5-TR. - Collaborate with Veterans, their families and the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans within established time frames. Update treatment plans according to policy. - Provide coverage for other social work program areas as needed. - Conduct risk assessments for suicide, homicide, self-harm and other concerns. Identify high risk patients and provide case management and assessment services in accordance with the Uniform Services Handbook and VA Suicide Prevention protocols. - Provide timely crisis intervention to prevent harm to self or others, coordinating family involvement when appropriate. Consult with supervisors, psychiatrists, Suicide Prevention - Coordinators, and other team members when moderate or high risk is identified. Complete suicide prevention documentation in accordance with established guidelines. - Assess for Military Sexual Trauma and link Veterans to clinically indicated care. - Coordinate ancillary services, provide referrals to VA, non-VA, government and community programs. Work Schedule: This is typically Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30PM, 8:30-5:00PM or 7:30- 4:00PM (Participation in a Saturday shift rotation 8:00AM-12:00PM and/or evening shifts may be required depending on Veteran and clinic need). Compressed/Flexible: Compressed tours and adjustments in tours of duty will be considered on a case-by-case basis. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: This is an onsite position with ad-hoc telework when it meets the needs of the Social Work Service Department and/or Mental Health Service Department. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10158F Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

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. 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.