Social Worker

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides Mental Health services to the Veteran population at the assigned CBOC. Services include provision of high-quality case management, individual and group therapy, clinical treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy, coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies, as needed by the client.
• Develops a psychosocial assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the veteran and family members/significant others. The goal of the psychosocial assessment is to highlight the veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs in order to optimize the veteran's functional status.
• Responsible for the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran, family members/significant others and other Outpatient Mental Health clinical staff as needed.
• Refers Veterans and/or family members to resources in the community or within the VAHCS as needed/required.
• Acts as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver.
• Makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs.
• Provides ongoing counseling/therapy to Veterans and their family members/significant other.
• Provides individual and group evidence-based therapies (i.e. CPT, PE, etc.) to veterans.
• Maintains records and statistics required by the assignment, as well as any other information which may be needed for special studies and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned and can, at times, assist other incumbents or perform special assignments to meet the needs of the healthcare system.

Requirements

The incumbent must possess a current driver's license and drive a government vehicle in carrying out professional duties when deemed necessary. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services for additional Physical Requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.