Senior Social Worker

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.

The Senior Social Worker is located within the Mental Health Service Line with primary assignment to provide patient care in the Mental Health Clinics in CBOCs and Dayton locations. Primary work site would be within the CBOC work settings. Duties include, but are not limited to: Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Possesses advanced knowledge and abilities to independently implement treatment, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups using evidence-based treatments for mental health disorders. Must be trained in evidence-based psychotherapies (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy etc.) and demonstrate competence within these modalities. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments including suicide prevention related services for treatment planning and interventions related to mental health conditions. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the BHIP treatment team. Engages in measurement-based care to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and to measure outcomes of interventions. Provides clinical services including, but not limited to, assessment, individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and case management services to veterans in the assigned work area(s) at the Dayton VAMC Mental Health Clinics. Knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts of the practice of clinical social work at the advanced practice level is required. Keeps up to date on new findings, trends, and treatment techniques pertinent to their area of social work practice. Independently provides case management and service coordination for Veterans as assigned to include facilitating admissions to acute psychiatric care, treatment planning, discharge planning, and post-discharge engagement. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs. Required to have knowledge of Veterans community programs and resources and interact not only with the Veteran but also with family and significant others, when indicated, BHIP team members, other VA staff, and community organizations and social service agencies. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides clinically indicated intervention case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family/support as clinically indicated. Has working knowledge and experience in intersection of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures to align treatment plans and interventions appropriately. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Independently works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills. Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Performs other duties as required. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator, for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93984-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

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.