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Social Worker- Mental Health Treatment Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
On-site Bronx, NY $88K – $114K Apply by Jun 26, 2026 Social Work ENFJESFJINFJINFP OperationsHealthcare
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The James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Social Worker-Mental Health Treatment Coordinator. The position is located in the Outpatient Psychiatry Department. The position involves clinical and administrative duties in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Veterans seek services in outpatient behavioral health or substance abuse clinics for acute or chronic psychological or substance abuse problems.
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 Program practices in the outpatient setting to provide mental health services as the licensed mental health provider.
- →The incumbent serves a patient population with highly complex health and mental health problems.
- →The Social Worker is assigned to both clinical and administrative responsibility for managing cases and coordinating care within the Outpatient Clinic.
- →The incumbent is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns to address veteran needs.
- →Duties of MHTC include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) for assigned Veterans and conducts the duties of this role.
- →Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and possesses multicultural counseling skills.
- →Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the veterans, to ensure comprehensive service.
- →Facilitates communication regarding timely appointment needs with established providers.
- →Responsible for following local policy and standard operating procedures for BHIP.
- →Facilitates team huddles, case conferences, and other administrative tasks as it pertains to the smooth operation of the BHIP team as necessary.
- →Participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the need to make recommendations on program procedures and/or policy changes based upon work experiences.
- →Makes responsibility for improving professional skills, participating in planning, attending seminars and institutes, and participating in training programs of other disciplines as requested.
- →Provides care coordination for patients affected by BHIP staff departures and callouts.
- →Assists with chart reviews, outreach calls, secure messages and responds to patient requests for care (i.e. coordinating referrals).
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4008a654-4b52-49d4-9d8b-ba149b1bbf06
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