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Social Worker (MH Residential Rehabilitation Program) - EDRP/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 17 days ago
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
- →***This vacancy will remain open until filled.
- →The first cut-off date is 9/23/2026.
- →Additional applications will be referred as needed.
- →Once a selection has been made and accepted, this vacancy will close.*** Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker (MH RRTP Case Manager) position within the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is administratively within the Behavioral Health Service Line.
- →The incumbent will provide face-to-face and/or telemental health (e.g., telephone, VA Video Connect) services to Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (MH RRTP) Veterans.
- →Serves as the case manager for assigned panel of Veterans.
- →Completes structured biopsychosocial assessments for Veterans in the Domiciliary for Veterans within identified timelines; typically within twenty-four to forty- eight hours of admission.
- →Completes risk assessments and engages in crisis intervention, as appropriate and necessary.
- →Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others regarding mental disorders and best practices approaches to treatment.
- →Provides education related to the Veteran's VA entitlements, eligibility, services and programs, as well as community resources for medical- and mental health needs.
- →Coordinates and develops the Veteran's treatment plan, incorporating input from the Veteran, and when appropriate, the family with the Veteran's consent.
- →Coordinates and develops the Veteran's discharge plan, incorporating input from the Veteran and Interdisciplinary team, as well as the family, when appropriate.
- →Monitors and documents implementation of the treatment plan, including tracking progress in the care delivered, the outcomes achieved, and the goals attained. *Duties are continued in the Additional Information Section.* Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- →EDRP Authorized: Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 08a76e7f-5198-4ec3-b66e-1853a7a5f0b8
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