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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
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.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker is assigned to the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VA PIHCS) Mental Health Service, as program needs demand, is responsible for coverage of any of the inpatient, residential, or outpatient programs of the Mental Health Services.
- →This position is specifically assigned to the Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program, and the social worker will have primary responsibilities with that program.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Delivers evidence-based individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination over multiple modalities (WC, face-to-face, and telephone), as appropriate.
- →Assesses, diagnoses within scope, and treats Veterans experiencing substance use disorders.
- →Services are provided in alignment with VA/DOD clinical practice guidelines, VAPIHCS facility policy, and recovery-oriented, Veteran-centered care principles.
- →Engages in comprehensive care coordination across the broad spectrum of VA and community-based programs.
- →Coordinates treatment planning and facilitate continuity of care with external community partners, including Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), community hospitals, and residential substance treatment programs both within and outside of the VA system, as well as other relevant community agencies.
- →Interviews Veterans, family members, and significant others to assess psychosocial and individualized needs, determine appropriate levels of care, develop treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning and follow-up services.
- →Maintains appropriate communications with other members of the STAR team, relevant mental health treatment service providers, and third party care partners to ensure seamless transitions in care.
- →Appropriately documents all patient contacts, assessment findings, treatment goals, progress notes, outcomes, and care coordination efforts in the Veteran's electronic health record within the required timelines.
- →Other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Full-Time; 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact V21ccoeedrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more 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) 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.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: ae49c367-b2bc-4a02-b710-1908dca9fc71
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