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Social Worker-PTSD (Education Debt Repayment)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The clinician establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their family members who are experiencing a wide range of complex challenges.
- →These challenges may include medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, financial, legal, and psychosocial difficulties.
- →By fostering trust and rapport, the clinician is able to support individuals and families as they navigate these multifaceted issues, ensuring that care is both compassionate and tailored to unique needs.
- →In treatment, the clinician provides evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement and Reprocessing, Written Exposure Therapy.
- →The versatility in treatment options allows the clinician to adapt approaches to best suit the preferences and requirements of Veterans and their loved ones, optimizing therapeutic outcomes and promoting recovery.
- →Operating as an independent therapist within the PTSD Clinical Team (PCT), the clinician prepares and implements treatment plans using the Mental Health Suite software.
- →Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team is integral to this process, ensuring that treatment plans are comprehensive and coordinated across different providers.
- →By working closely with other professionals, the clinician is able to integrate diverse perspectives and expertise, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of care.
- →Beyond direct psychotherapy, the clinician conducts psychoeducational activities and develops interventions designed to enhance Veterans' coping skills, functioning, and adjustment.
- →These activities serve to empower Veterans, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve greater independence.
- →Through ongoing support and education, the clinician helps Veterans build resilience and adapt to life's challenges more effectively.
- →Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →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 dentification 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).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year probationary 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.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 31d05288-605a-4a79-b1ec-1b8838f72e7b
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