https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net Latest MHA Career Center Jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:08:55 Z https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208213/senior-social-worker-patient-aligned-care-team-pact https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208213/senior-social-worker-patient-aligned-care-team-pact Auburn, California, Summary The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is a comprehensive team which delivers primary care to veteran patients in a longitudinal rather than episodic fashion and which has as its focus: prevention; health promotion - coordination - and chronic disease management. The social worker functions as a PACT teamlette member with a panel of veterans to ensure that health care meets their needs - as defined by the veteran. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Grade Determinations:GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - use of fingers - Both hands - walking - standing - both legs required - Operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (Aid permitted) - and operation of a motor vehicle See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the position include - but are not limited to: Independently works with veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - psychiatric - emotional - behavioral - and psychosocial problems Frequently offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment and care coordination of complex patients as incumbent is seen as an expert and leader among peers in the psychosocial care of medically complex patients Possesses a working knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses - substance abuse disorders - bereavement - common medications - and general medical terminology Medical conditions include but are not limited to dementia (including Alzheimer's and Lewy-Body's) - CVA (cardiovascular accident - aka \"stroke\") - DM Type I (diabetes mellitus) - COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - TBI (traumatic brain injury) - CHF (congestive heart failure) - AKA and BKA (leg amputation) - CKD and ESRD (kidney disease) - and cancer Mental health conditions include but are not limited to depressive disorders - anxiety disorders (including PTSD) - substance abuse disorders - personality disorders - and psychotic disorders (including bipolar I and schizophrenia) Most prescribed medications for these stated conditions include but are not limited to benzodiazepines (for anxiety) - SSRI's and SNRI's (for depression and anxiety) - anti-psychotic medications - potassium-sparing diuretics (for heart issues) - chemotherapy and radiation (for cancer) - and cholinesterase inhibitors (for dementia) Possesses a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with - and in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of - veterans and their families/significant others Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the patient's problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills and assistance needed Accepts referrals originating from any member of the interdisciplinary team - from Veterans and/or their families who call or walk-in for assistance - and from community professionals Conducts thorough assessments to determine psychosocial problems that cause distress - often impacting the health condition and creating barriers to care needs of veterans and family members - the underlying causes of the presenting problem - the interpersonal and environmental factors impacting the problem - and its effect on the patient's ability and desire to comply with the treatment recommendations by the multidisciplinary team These stressors can include adjustment to the current medical condition - untreated or under-treated mental health or substance abuse conditions - economic instability - legal problems - and inadequate housing and transportation Work Schedule: Full Time Varying Schedule Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 612-07673-F 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 Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience 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) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227377/social-worker-primary-care-patient-aligned-care-teams https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227377/social-worker-primary-care-patient-aligned-care-teams Peoria, Illinois, Summary The Patient Aligned Care Team is a comprehensive team which delivers primary care to Veteran patients in a longitudinal rather than episodic fashion and which has as its focus: prevention; health promotion - coordination and chronic disease management. The social worker in this Veteran-centric approach often functions as a care coordinator with a panel of veterans to ensure that health care meets the needs - as defined by the Veteran. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States Education: You must possess a master's degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in Social Work (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED) In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Grade Determinations: GS-9 Level: Experience - Education and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements In addition - the candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs: Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Level: Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Experience or Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements - to qualify for the GS - 11 - you must possess a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non- VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Working under close supervision in program areas that do not require specialized knowledge or experience Identifying behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect or exploitation providing education on advance directives and advanced care planning providing social work case management acting as an patient/family member/caregiver advocate with community service providers/agencies assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members In collaboration with the patient - family - and interdisciplinary treatment teams - identifying strengths - weaknesses - coping skills and psychosocial acuity Maintaining a current network of internal and external resources to educate the patient and/or family members/caregivers and assist with appropriate referrals OR - A doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment *Exception - For assignments at the GS-9 level - VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary Physical demands do not exceed those of a typical office setting There may be some walking - standing - twisting - turning - sitting - pushing - bending - repetitive keyboarding - or carrying of light items. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Patient Aligned Care Team is a comprehensive team which delivers primary care to Veteran patients in a longitudinal rather than episodic fashion and which has as its focus: prevention health promotion - coordination and chronic disease management The social worker in this Veteran-centric approach often functions as a care coordinator with a panel of veterans to ensure that health care meets the needs - as defined by the Veteran Social Workers are uniquely prepared for this role by virtue of their education - training - and experience which prepares them to understand the person-in-situation and the influences that family and community have in impacting the health-care needs of Veterans Duties include but are not limited to: Skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of Veterans and their families/significant other Assessment of psychosocial problems that cause distress - often impacting the health condition and creating barriers to care Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and intervention Knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses - substance abuse disorders - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services Must provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources - VA benefits and specialty programs - and advance directives Must possess skills and knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience 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) Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00227F - 09685F Primary Care - Patient Aligned Care Teams Community Based Outpatient Clinic Social Worker Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223949/senior-social-worker-patient-aligned-care-team-community-based-outpatient-clinic https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223949/senior-social-worker-patient-aligned-care-team-community-based-outpatient-clinic Cottonwood, Arizona, Summary The Senior Social Worker is assigned to Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) in a CBOC with responsibility to provide social work services to adult and geriatric Veterans receiving care in at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System - and will provide open access to Veterans seeking these services and timely response to individuals in psychosocial crisis in PACT as well as supporting the behavioral health needs of those in crisis. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Grade Determinations: Senior Social Worker - GS-12 (1) Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty (2) Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area (4) Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation Preferred Experience: Advanced practice abilities in assessment - treatment planning - crisis intervention - and short-term counseling within PACT settings Expertise in psychosocial assessments - intervention strategies - and working with veterans facing complex medical or mental health issues Proficiency in assessing and managing suicide/homicide risk - care coordination - and health education including advance care planning. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices - training rooms - and libraries The work area is adequately lit - heated - and ventilated The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites The work is primarily sedentary - although some physical effort may be required - e.g. - walking - standing - climbing ladders - stooping - kneeling - and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases or driving or traveling by motor vehicle Travel will be for a variety of reasons - including but not limited to: national and regional conferences - site visits to other facilities in the VISN or the VISN offices - face-to-face meetings regarding national and regional projects/assignments. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Senior Social Worker is responsible to provide a variety of services for Veterans - including psychosocial assessments - treatment planning - short-term - solution focused counseling with individuals and families who may be in crisis - education and referral for resources and benefits - and case management Responsibilities will also include consultation and education to CBOC staff and service providers - the collection and maintenance of statistical data - program planning evaluation and modification - and the supervision of students as assigned Major duties include - but are not limited to: Collaborates with the other members of the PACT - and CBOC staff in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - will ensure equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - and collect - develop - and analyze data from this program - using appropriate clinical indicators and monitoring activities to assure that the care provided is of the highest quality Responsible for the implementation of written treatment program policies and procedures developed by Social Work Service that are based on coherent empirical and theoretical rationale and are consistent with patient rights and the maintenance of comprehensive written patient progress notes and outcomes NAVAHCS provides PACT services in some of these rural areas at PTOC locations Primarily the social worker stationed at the Flagstaff CBOC will be responsible for the Holbrook - Polacca and Tuba City PTOC patients while the social worker stationed at the Cottonwood CBOC will be primarily responsible for the Chinle - Kayenta and Page PTOC patients Intermittently during the year - the incumbent may be required to attend an all-day Veteran oriented outreach community event - called a Stand Down or an outreach - that is off station Supports Social Work Service programming Incumbent must possess the knowledge of implementing treatment modalities and how to do the following: 1) identify level of functioning - degree of impairment in occupational - social - academic - interpersonal and family area 2) evaluate and assess lethality - 3) perform mental status exams (MSE) - 4) identify psychiatric manifestations of various medical conditions - 5) assess and intervene with patients of suspected abuse and provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals - families and groups Provides social work case management coordination with members of the treatment team - to ensure a collaborative effort to meet the treatment goals for a Veteran Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families with proficiency Works with Veterans and their families experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - psychiatric - emotional - behavioral - and psychosocial problems Utilizes assessment in developing and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable Implements psychotherapeutic treatment modalities - provide educational classes - and/or treatment and supportive groups for Veterans and families based on knowledge and ability Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources - VA benefits and specialty programs - and advance directives - which includes the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services - information - and referral for additional services from other VA programs - other government programs - and community programs Provides case management services to Veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care using acquired knowledge and skills Provides back up for the Acute Care social workers and Emergency Department social workers at times when a need occurs Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized for highly qualified candidates 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 child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to 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) Telework: Available for highly qualified candidates Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22173282/social-worker-lcsw-team-lead https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22173282/social-worker-lcsw-team-lead Indianapolis, Indiana, Overview Social Worker MSW - Team Lead Location: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN Department: Social Services Shift: Full-Time, 2nd Shift Hours are flexible with multiple options for shifts (M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm / 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm / 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm) Join Our Leadership Team! Are you a seasoned Social Worker with a passion for leading and mentoring others? We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker MSW - Team Lead to oversee departmental operations, facilitate complex patient care, and serve as a clinical expert in social work. If you have 5-7 years of healthcare experience, especially in diverse populations, and thrive in leadership roles, we want to hear from you! Apply now -- lead the way in providing exceptional patient-centered social services! Position Overview: The Social Worker MSW - Team Lead acts in a leadership capacity within the Social Services department, guiding and supporting other social workers to ensure high-quality care. This role involves collaborating across teams, assessing psychosocial needs, providing therapeutic interventions, and managing complex cases related to abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements. The Lead also plays a critical role in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and clinical leadership to ensure safety and effective intervention. Key Responsibilities: Act as a leader and mentor to other Social Workers, providing guidance, oversight, and support. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to facilitate safe, timely, and resourceful patient care. Assess patients' and families' psychosocial risks, prior functioning, support systems, and coping mechanisms. Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability. Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs. Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral and deliver therapeutic interventions. Serve as the point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, adult/elderly abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence. Liaise with protective agencies, guardianship, foster care, and mental health providers. Support complex discharge planning and crisis management, including de-escalation in dangerous situations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and other stakeholders. Qualifications & Requirements: Experience: 5-7 years of relevant Social Work experience required. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required. Licensure: Permanent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Certifications: De-escalation certification required (upon hire). Skills & Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of disease impact, human behavior, and legal mandates related to protective services. Proven ability to perform psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention. Strong leadership and mentorship skills. Experience working with geographically and socio-economically diverse populations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to handle dangerous or potentially dangerous situations with clinical expertise and leadership. Why IU Health? Join Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. We support your professional growth and leadership development in a dynamic environment. For more information, visit: IU Health Benefits Ready to lead and make a difference? Apply now -- we look forward to welcoming you to our leadership team! Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:59:32 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22185818/senior-social-worker-ptsd-clinical-team https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22185818/senior-social-worker-ptsd-clinical-team Boise, Idaho, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) GS-12 Senior Social Worker Grade Determinations: Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination Exceptions: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy - regulation - or statute. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent provides direct patient care to the Veteran patients as a member of the PCT - while also frequently collaborating and consulting with the O/P SUD Program - with the amount of time dedicated to each program depending on the program needs In the PCT - the incumbent will focus on the outpatient treatment of Veterans with PTSD and related diagnosis - providing evaluation - individual and group psychotherapy - and interdisciplinary consultation - with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Cognitive Processing Therapy Prolonged Exposure - etc.) In the O/P SUD program - the incumbent will provide treatment to Veterans with c-morbid PTSD spectrum and SUD related diagnosis - also including psychological evaluation - individual and group psychotherapy - and interdisciplinary consultation - with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g motivational interviewing - stages of change - cognitive behavioral approaches) Duties include but are not limited to the following: Must demonstrate a skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs with specialized populations Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families Must actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment plan Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses Must facilitate discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members Must serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services Must possess knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities - provide counseling and/or supportive groups for Veterans and families Must provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources - VA benefits - specialty programs - and advance directives Must be available to provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning Is assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns as directed by the immediate supervisor Is able to provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff and serve as a preceptor for social work students when appropriate Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm 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 When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience 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) Ad-hoc Telework: As determined by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151892/staff-psychologist-ptsd-care-team https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22151892/staff-psychologist-ptsd-care-team Salisbury, North Carolina, Summary The Staff Psychologist position with the PTSD Care Team (PCT) is located at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury - NC and is aligned with the Mental Health and Behavioral Science Service Line. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - The specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment as a "graduate psychologist" at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2)(B) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a psychologist provide care only under the supervision of a psychologist who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Psychologist - GS-11 (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements Psychologist - GS-12 (Developmental Level) Experience At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Psychologists who are not licensed must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist but with less intense supervision than at the GS-11 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties) Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team - including research participant relations - research documentation - data acquisition - maintenance - and collaboration Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance - Level) Experience At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Preferred Experience: Previous VA experience providing evidence-based therapy for PTSD Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily non-strenuous Examples may include but are not limited to: long periods of walking and standing - ability to lift 5-10 pounds - and the ability to sit for 1-2 hours while doing substantial computer work Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that require normal safety precautions the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. Duties Psychologists diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex patients in the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Care Team (PCT) Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy appropriate to patient needs and desires - (e.g. - Motivational Interviewing (Ml) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - Written Exposure Therapy (WET) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Prolonged Exposure (PE) - Cognitive Behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-1) - etc.) as indicated Provides consultation to professional staff within Salisbury VAMC and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients including objective and measurable goals Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Functions independently as a member of the Salisbury VA Medical Center Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for own clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Assists the PCT coordinator in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs addressing the needs of Veterans with PTSD Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the PCT established by the Chief of Mental Health Service Assists the PCT coordinator in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitates liaisons with other medical center programs to effectively coordinate services to Veteran with PTSD Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the PCT coordinator - Chief of Mental Health Service - Chief of Staff (or designee) and Medical Center Director Attends regular Psychology Section staff meetings - Mental Health Service staff meetings - Medical Staff meetings - and complies with Psychology Section peer review procedures Provides teaching on selected mental health topics for Mental Health Grand Rounds - staff meetings - or community organizations Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including - evidenced­ based psychotherapies Assures that appropriate referrals to specialty programs - including community resources - are accomplished This may include ordering the following consults: residential and outpatient mental health programs - (i.e. - Substance Abuse Services - RRTP - Mental Health Intensive Case Management - Military Sexual Trauma - Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center - and Whole Health) Fully accountable for practice - including entering patient visits - measuring outcomes to interventions - and meeting productivity standards Other duties as assigned Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation incentive of $10 -000 for a two year commitment may be authorized for highly qualified applicants 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) Telework: Yes - two days a week and Ad-hoc at discretion of the facility Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227311/social-worker-acute-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227311/social-worker-acute-care Des Moines, Iowa, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part Education Requirement: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Requirement: Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 (Entry Level): Experience and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker Most states require two years of post-MSW experience as a prerequisite to taking the licensure/certification exam - and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the applicant's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 (Full Performance Level): Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the applicant's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties This Social Worker is assigned to VA Central Iowa Acute Care/Surgery or Intensive Care Units at VA Central Iowa Healthcare System The incumbent will assist veterans in accessing services to meet their healthcare and psychosocial needs This professional Social Worker works independently to provide a variety of services for veterans assigned to a hospitalist - including psychosocial assessments - treatment planning - short-term - solution focused counseling with individuals and families who may be in crisis - education and referral for resources and benefits - and case management Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: The incumbent will conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of veterans and family members The incumbent is an active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines The incumbent will participate in discharge planning with other disciplines to ensure that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate The incumbent will provide individual and family therapy as appropriate The incumbent will provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources - advance directives and VA benefits The incumbent will act as a consultant to other team/staff members The incumbent will provide consultation/education to medical residents on social work practice and VA policy and procedure The incumbent will act as liaison between VA and community resources - to include marketing and public relation duties as needed The incumbent will provide case management to veterans and families - as needed - throughout the continuum of care The incumbent will provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work - individual and family therapy - discharge planning - case management and other services as appropriate The incumbent will address Advance Directives and provide education on Advance Directives to veterans - families - other staff and medical residents The incumbent will provide wellness/prevention education to veterans and provide referral to other education and support groups internal and external to the VA The incumbent will - as appropriate - supervise the practice of social work students - or a less experienced social worker The incumbent will coordinate treatment and communicate with the service lines to facilitate continuity of care for veterans The incumbent will participate in committee assignments independently - or as deemed necessary - by the service manager The incumbent will maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission - VA - and medical center policy and procedures The incumbent will assist patients and their significant others with coping and dealing with the loss and grief experiences in disability - terminal illness and death The incumbent will document social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care The incumbent will participate in a rotation of on-call social workers to accommodate patient care needs on weekends and holidays Incumbent will establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing - with people from varied backgrounds Incumbent will utilize community resources and make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and coordinate services Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 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 vhavisn23edrp@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) Telework: Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22190283/social-worker-correctional-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22190283/social-worker-correctional-care Denver, Colorado, We are recruiting for a mission-driven Social Worker - Correctional Care to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in-it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Denver Sheriffs Job Summary Under minimal supervision, plans, organizes and implements social work treatment for patients. Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of patients and creates an individual plan of care, as it relates to the patient's medical care. Provides clinical interventions that help meet identified needs by utilizing personal and community resources. Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation and care coordination services.The Correctional Care staff provides care at either Downtown Detention Center or the Denver County Jail. These environments of care have a higher level of clinical acuity and environmental hazard than inpatient and ambulatory settings based on the nature of the facility. The detention centers employ a high level of security, which impacts daily working conditions, including both personal and institutional safety and operations. Environmental awareness, critical thinking, and decisive, decision-making skills are required in the correctional care setting. Essential Functions : Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that are thorough, individualized, objective and complete. Provides intervention appropriate to the presenting problem. Utilizes key case management components including assessment, care planning, coordination of care, monitoring, follow-up, reassessment, and documentation as applicable per health care setting. Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists patient to identify strengths, dysfunctional factors and to establish detailed and coordinated care plans, discharge/transition of care plans. Provides care coordination throughout the continuum of care and/or hospitalization from case referral to case closure. Utilize/delegate activities to other care team members as appropriate, for more administrative or time intensive tasks. (35%) Applies knowledge of individual, group and family functioning to ensure appropriateness of treatment methods to assist patient in achieving care plan goals. Is aware of and able to articulate the professional use of self in the relationship to maximize the patient’s adjustment, enhance strengths and promote resolution of identified problems. Demonstrates the ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive. (20%) Routinely consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal and external resources to assure collaborative efforts to maximize patient outcomes. (15%) Demonstrates leadership in facilitating multi-disciplinary communications and patient care meetings and utilizes information to assess and reassess care needs. Demonstrates and educates staff as to the scope of function of the Social Work role in the health care team. Ensures patient involvement in care planning and goal setting with informed consent documented. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/service is being delivered/provided. Demonstrates knowledge of major concepts principles and theories of normal and abnormal human development, and its application to specific age groups. Utilizes knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic and social systems in interactions, care planning and education. Demonstrates comprehensive effective knowledge of programs, eligibility, and skill in obtaining appropriate resource/services; is able to educate others, to identify gaps and suggest alternatives. (15%) Participates in learning of self and others through active participation in peer review process. Participates in staff meetings, group supervision (staff development) and assigned task groups and applies knowledge of groups and their tasks through appropriate participation. Utilizes supervision to address learning needs, concerns and practice issues. Establishes plan to address issues. (15%) Education : Master's Degree From an CSWE accredited college or university Required or Master's Degree Clinical or Counseling in psychology Required Work Experience : 1-3 years Post graduation experience Required Licenses : LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required CCHP-Certified Correctional Health Professional - NCCHC - National Commission on Correctional Healthcare Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of case management components, crisis intervention and brief therapy processes. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and diagnosis, and demonstrates this knowledge verbally and in writing. Skill in utilizing clinical judgement, independent analysis and critical thinking. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the healthcare setting. Skill in establishing a treatment alliance and engaging the patient in goal setting and prioritizing. Ability to advocate in a professional manner as appropriate. Ability to manage the professional relationship including termination and/or transition of care. Ability to respond to a trauma or psychiatric emergency. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $70,400.00 - $105,600.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:51:56 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22191782/social-worker-mental-health-out-patient https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22191782/social-worker-mental-health-out-patient Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part Education Requirement: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Requirement: Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 (Entry Level): Experience and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker Most states require two years of post-MSW experience as a prerequisite to taking the licensure/certification exam - and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the applicant's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 (Full Performance Level): Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the applicant's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Preferred Experience: Mental Health The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Outpatient Mental Health Social Worker is assigned to the St Cloud VA Health Care System The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA health care program and as part of the health care service delivery to Veterans and their families Social work services provide case management - resource linkage - clinical and crisis interventions to Veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial - emotional - and economic problems associated with the stresses of illness CLINICIAL FUNCTIONS: A Conducting behavioral health and mental health biopsychosocial assessments B Making sound professional judgments regarding clinical impressions - treatment approaches - and treatment planning C Coordinating with internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate transitions of care and appropriate/ necessary treatment is provided/offered to Veterans D Establishing and maintaining knowledge of VA and Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies E Providing advocacy to overcome potential barriers to access care/services and when it is in the best interests of the Veteran F Provides goals of care discussions - as well as education and assist in the completion of Advance Directives Organ - Tissue - and Eye Donation release of information forms and Guardianship documentation G Assesses for signs and symptoms of abuse - neglect and exploitation H Conducts practice in accordance with the VA and discipline specific ethical requirements and practices within the limits of current licensure or certification I Completing on-call duties - as assigned and per policy - which may include transportation of a Veteran J Conducts Virtual Visits in modalities preferred by patients and utilizes Consult Toolbox functions ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS A Possesses and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds B Possesses skills in using computer systems and the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate C Serves on supervisor approved committees - work groups - and task forces at the local facility - VISN or national level Collaborates in performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VA for specific population/program D Attends and participates in all required administrative and clinical meetings E Maintains accurate - timely - and complete clinical records in accordance with professional practice and VA administration guidelines F Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with accreditation bodies such as CARF and Joint Commission - and VA health care systems policies and procedures G Participates in Social Work Professional Practice Evaluation processes ROLE-SPECIFIC TASKS A Providing comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Coordination (MHTC) services within a team of interdisciplinary providers B Coordinate and facilitate the Veteran's overall treatment - view the Veteran comprehensively and provide continuity among various services by linking VA and community resources into a continuum of care - incorporate both inpatient and outpatient care C Incorporating a Recovery Model of Care to provide the framework for a collaborative relationship between the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator and the Veteran D Conduct Virtual Visits in modalities preferred by patients and utilize Consult Toolbox functions E Appropriately receives - actions - and processes consults Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm 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) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22200732/social-worker-care-manager-i https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22200732/social-worker-care-manager-i Houston, Texas, Job Number: 179379, Job Title: Social Worker Care Manager I, Salary: $73,424.00 - $93,620.80 Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX, 77026, US --> Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary The Inpatient Social Worker Care Manager I (SWCM I) facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary process of case management encompassing assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation appropriate to the scope of licensure in a hospital setting. The SWCM I helps patients and their families address and resolve the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition. The SWCM I identifies options and advocates for services to meet the patient's and family's comprehensive needs with available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. SWCM I help people assess and solve problems in their lives. Challenges range from physical and mental illness to domestic violence; additional duties depend on the type of population served. The SWCM I systematically intervenes to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning assistance to patients and their families who experience complex psychosocial needs. The SWCM I will provide assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, as well as assist in qualifying for community assistance from a variety of sources or agencies. The SWCM I offers crisis intervention and/ or mental health assessment to patients and families, coordinates and facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will participate in an interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that psychosocial issues are addressed as required across the continuum of care. The SWCM I participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing ServiceFIRST behaviors in interactions with patients, families, and staff members. Minimum Qualifications Degree: Graduation from an accredited school of Social Work with a Master's degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification: a. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or (LCSW) b. Holds a current licensure in the State of Texas c. Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) (both preferred) d. Basic Life Support Work Experience: Prior experience as Social worker preferred Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports) Bilingual Skills Required: No, Spanish preferred Proficiencies: PC, MS Word Job Attributes: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On-Call Equipment Operated: PC and office equipment related to job duties Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:40:36 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22222267/outpatient-social-worker-care-management https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22222267/outpatient-social-worker-care-management Hershey, Pennsylvania, Penn State Health  -  Hershey Medical Center Location:  US:PA: Hershey Work Type:  Full Time FTE:  1.00 Shift:  Day Hours:  8:00a-4:30p Recruiter Contact:  Renee Webster at  rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Social Worker, a critical member of the Care Transitions team, is responsible to assess patient's social and behavioral needs, provide focused support to patients to address health inequities and aims to address the social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting their well-being. The Social Worker collaborates closely with the clinic physicians, providers and staff, community health workers, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and improve the overall patient experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)  PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S): Current Social work licensure in Pennsylvania  Minimum if two (2) years experience  Previous experience with Cerner and/or Wellsky  Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well  with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced  with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured  with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded  with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported  by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER? Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.   Union:   Non Bargained Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:54:04 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208209/social-worker-bhip-care-coordination https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208209/social-worker-bhip-care-coordination Vancouver, Washington, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ (1) Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline (a) For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker Most states require two years of post-MSW experience as a prerequisite to taking the licensure/certification exam - and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam In states such as California - Washington - and others where the prerequisites for licensure exceed two years - social workers must become licensed at the independent - master's level within one year of meeting the full state prerequisites for licensure (b) A social worker who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Social Worker - GS-9 (1) Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements (2) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Social Worker - GS-11 (1) Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level NOTE: For appointment licensure or certification at this level please refer to paragraph 3c OR (2) Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: The social worker will provide Mental Health services to the Veteran population enrolled in a BHIP location of the VA Portland Health Care System Clinical services include provision of high-quality care coordination - psychosocial assessment - counseling - advocacy - and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies as needed by the Veteran This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the Mental Health Division or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as appropriate As the primary same day access provider for the clinic the social worker will provide rapid assessment of Veteran needs and appropriate treatment planning The social worker will review all safety concerns especially harm to self or others and follow appropriate protocols The social worker will conduct Needs Assessment and Intervention Plan to engage the Veteran in goal planning - evaluation - and intervention He/she demonstrates an understanding of current and advanced techniques to the treatment of this Veteran population related to their physical limitations - psychological needs - psychiatric conditions - environmental needs - and age associated illnesses and conditions The social worker is the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources The social worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the Veteran's needs The social worker is responsible for educating the Veteran and family members/significant others of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker The social worker serves as the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator for all Veterans treated by their BHIP The also oversee population-based interventions and metrics to track and enhance care for all Veterans served by the team The social worker uses these metrics to facilitate daily team huddles about Veterans scheduled to be seen that day to ensure the team is aware of recent changes in treatment needs or risk factors Serving as the MHTC the social worker works with the Veteran to develop and maintain a treatment plan which is reviewed every 6 months The social worker coordinates with specialty mental health to develop the treatment plan and facilitate transfers between programs The social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans The social worker takes the lead in assisting clinic staff during a crisis facilitating inpatient admission or outpatient management of the crisis They conduct safety plans and coordinate with other providers The social worker has the ability to engage individuals and their families or other support systems about their mental health needs and can facilitate discussions around these needs in individual and group formats The social worker provides education related to VA and community resources - entitlements - Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer Veterans and family members/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs The social worker will enter all Veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates This information will be entered in a complete - confidential - and professional manner to ensure information on the Veteran is shared with other VA staff This information will be reviewed on a regular basis The social worker will establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees - volunteers - consumers and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies The social worker will attend all appropriate staff meetings (i.e team meetings - committee meetings - workgroups - etc. - as appropriate) and perform other duties as required The social worker will collaborate in the performance improvement processes and comply with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/or program The social worker will participate in activities that obtain feedback from clients and work to enhance services as needed When applicable - the social worker can provide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students They also can serve as a field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov - for questions/assistance Learn more Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22200059/social-worker-non-institutional-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22200059/social-worker-non-institutional-care Spokane, Washington, Summary The Social Worker in this position serves as Coordinator for the Non-Institutional Care (NIC) programs within Social Work Service. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work (COPY OF TRANSCRIPT WITH CONFERRED DATE REQUIRED) Licensure/Certification Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GS-11) Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR - Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting (COPY OF TRANSCRIPT WITH CONFERRED DATE REQUIRED) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Attention to detail and experience working with geriatric population REFERENCE: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting (under 15 pounds) and ability to drive GOV Environmental factors include working outside & inside and working closely with others. Duties Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families to identify strengths - needs - coping skills - and risk factors Coordinate Non-Institutional Long-Term Care (NILTC) programs - providing technical and administrative leadership for Homemaker/Home Health Aide - Respite - Veteran Directed Care - Adult Day Health - and other home and community-based services Plan - develop - and implement program policies - procedures - goals - and objectives while monitoring operations - performance measures - and patient/caregiver satisfaction to improve efficiency - effectiveness - timeliness - and quality of services Educate Veterans and families about VA benefits - community resources - advance directives - and coping strategies related to illness - disability - and reintegration Act as a liaison between Veterans - their families - the VA medical team - and community partners to support continuity of care and successful transitions Ensure program compliance with VHA directives - Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies - state licensure standards - and VA-OIG expectations through ongoing reviews - quality indicators - and corrective action Provide clinical social work and case management - for NILTC Veterans and caregivers - consulting with interdisciplinary staff and filling in for social work clinicians across the medical center as needed Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal service chiefs and community agencies - serving as liaison and professional representative of the VA Medical Center for NILTC programs and community education Recruit - evaluate - and collaborate with community agency providers - contributing to contract development for homemaker - home health aide - respite - and other services that meet Veterans' long-term care needs Lead program evaluation and quality management efforts by gathering and analyzing data - preparing written and verbal reports for leadership and oversight committees - and serving on facility committees related to NILTC Support education and workforce development by serving as field instructor/preceptor for social work students - and by promoting adherence to safety - infection control - privacy - and computer security requirements in all NILTC activities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Telework: Available - Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22200058/social-worker-non-institutional-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22200058/social-worker-non-institutional-care Spokane, Washington, Summary The Social Worker in this position serves as Coordinator for the Non-Institutional Care (NIC) programs within Social Work Service. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work (COPY OF TRANSCRIPT WITH CONFERRED DATE REQUIRED) Licensure/Certification Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GS-11) Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR - Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting (COPY OF TRANSCRIPT WITH CONFERRED DATE REQUIRED) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Attention to detail and experience working with geriatric population REFERENCE: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting (under 15 pounds) and ability to drive GOV Environmental factors include working outside & inside and working closely with others. Duties Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families to identify strengths - needs - coping skills - and risk factors Coordinate Non-Institutional Long-Term Care (NILTC) programs - providing technical and administrative leadership for Homemaker/Home Health Aide - Respite - Veteran Directed Care - Adult Day Health - and other home and community-based services Plan - develop - and implement program policies - procedures - goals - and objectives while monitoring operations - performance measures - and patient/caregiver satisfaction to improve efficiency - effectiveness - timeliness - and quality of services Educate Veterans and families about VA benefits - community resources - advance directives - and coping strategies related to illness - disability - and reintegration Act as a liaison between Veterans - their families - the VA medical team - and community partners to support continuity of care and successful transitions Ensure program compliance with VHA directives - Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies - state licensure standards - and VA-OIG expectations through ongoing reviews - quality indicators - and corrective action Provide clinical social work and case management - for NILTC Veterans and caregivers - consulting with interdisciplinary staff and filling in for social work clinicians across the medical center as needed Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal service chiefs and community agencies - serving as liaison and professional representative of the VA Medical Center for NILTC programs and community education Recruit - evaluate - and collaborate with community agency providers - contributing to contract development for homemaker - home health aide - respite - and other services that meet Veterans' long-term care needs Lead program evaluation and quality management efforts by gathering and analyzing data - preparing written and verbal reports for leadership and oversight committees - and serving on facility committees related to NILTC Support education and workforce development by serving as field instructor/preceptor for social work students - and by promoting adherence to safety - infection control - privacy - and computer security requirements in all NILTC activities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) Telework: Available - Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217976/social-worker-clinical-care-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217976/social-worker-clinical-care-coordinator Paducah, Kentucky, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11: Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - 8 medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Preferred Experience: 2 years of experience at the fully licensed level with further experience utilizing evidence based psychotherapies Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Completes thorough psychosocial assessments and includes pertinent information in all the required areas of functioning to determine appropriate diagnoses and other treatment-related conclusions Provides a DSM diagnosis to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families Provides emergency/crisis interventions that are provided to Veterans to stabilize Engages in rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans Provides psychotherapy as individual - group and/or family interventions when clinically indicated/appropriate and when of therapeutic benefit to the recipients Is willing to be successfully trained and implement Evidenced Based Psychotherapies The interventions are provided with emphasis on development of a positive and appropriate therapeutic relationship which is sensitive to the clinical - cultural - developmental - and spiritual needs of Veterans The interventions are empirically supported and/or are theoretically appropriate Treatment is arranged in appropriate intervals of time over an appropriate span of time Provides consultation to other treatment teams and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning - compliance with treatment - and discharge planning Documents direct Veteran care at a minimum of 80% of the time allotted to direct care in the clinician's weekly profile This includes individual therapy - groups - family therapy - couples' therapy - and direct clinical phone calls with the Veteran Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families Works independently with Veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - psychiatric - emotional - behavioral - and psychosocial problems Possesses a thorough knowledge in use of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources - VA benefits and specialty programs - and advance directives Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies Provides case management services to Veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care The incumbent will be able to appropriately utilize principles of human growth and development over the life span and will be able to assist Veterans in coping with the loss and grief experiences from disability and terminal illness Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday - 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 VISN15EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience 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) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22224002/social-worker-medical-surgical-acute-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22224002/social-worker-medical-surgical-acute-care Syracuse, New York, Summary The Social Worker is a full- time position aligned under Social Work Service and is locally titled Medical/Surgical Acute Care Social Worker. The Syracuse VAMC is a large social work service located in a highly complex (complexity level 1) VA facility - covering thirteen (13) counties and including seven (7) CBOCs. It provides diverse services to Veterans - families and caregivers - and is an affiliated tertiary care health care system. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http:// vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Preferred Experience: 1 year of post MSW med surg experience Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties 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 medical/surgical/ICU Acute Care units at the Syracuse VA Medical Center The Social Worker provides a full range of social work services within acceptable standards of practice including - but not limited to detailed assessments - discharge planning - supportive counseling - case management and other appropriate services for Veterans and their families The major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: The Social Worker is responsible for the management - coordination and provision of social work services to veterans and their families on the Acute Medical/Surgical and ICU units Screens newly admitted patients and conducts assessments to determine needs of veterans and family members Incumbent is an active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines and participates in discharge planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate Provides a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work - individual - family and group counseling - discharge planning - case management and other services as appropriate Provides individual - family and group counseling as appropriate The incumbent provides consultation/education to veterans and families on internal and community resources - Goals of Care conversations - advance directives - and VA benefits The Social Worker acts as a consultant to other team/staff members This includes providing consultation/education to interdisciplinary team members and medical residents on social work practice and VA policy and procedure The Social Worker acts as liaison between VA and community resources - to include marketing and public relation duties as needed Assist patients and their significant others with coping and dealing with the loss and grief experiences in disability - terminal illness and death The Social Worker is responsible for documenting social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record and ensuring appropriate hand off when transferring patient care Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with JCAHO - VA and medical center policy and procedures Participates in committee assignments - discipline specific meetings and initiatives - as deemed necessary by the service manager May participate in a rotation of on-call social workers - including modification of tour of duty to accommodate patient care needs on weekends May provide supervision to a Social Work intern or be generally involved in the MSW training program May provide orientation and/or consultation to less experienced Social Workers The incumbent is also responsible to the Social Work Executive for professional practice issues The incumbent is expected to participate in professional activities with his/her respective discipline and - when needed - consults with the Social Work Executive regarding discipline specific concerns Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 08:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized 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) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22224740/prn-social-worker-care-manager-i https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22224740/prn-social-worker-care-manager-i Houston, Texas, Job Number: 179455, Job Title: PRN Social Worker Care Manager I, Salary: $35.30 - $45.01 Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX, 77030, US --> Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary The Inpatient Social Worker Care Manager I (SWCM I) facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary process of case management encompassing assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation appropriate to the scope of licensure in a hospital setting. The SWCM I helps patients and their families address and resolve the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition. The SWCM I identifies options and advocates for services to meet the patient's and family's comprehensive needs with available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. SWCM I help people assess and solve problems in their lives. Challenges range from physical and mental illness to domestic violence; additional duties depend on the type of population served. The SWCM I systematically intervenes to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning assistance to patients and their families who experience complex psychosocial needs. The SWCM I will provide assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, as well as assist in qualifying for community assistance from a variety of sources or agencies. The SWCM I offers crisis intervention and/ or mental health assessment to patients and families, coordinates and facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will participate in an interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that psychosocial issues are addressed as required across the continuum of care. The SWCM I participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing ServiceFIRST behaviors in interactions with patients, families, and staff members. Minimum Qualifications Degree: Graduation from an accredited school of Social Work with a Master's degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification: a. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Required b. Holds a current licensure in the State of Texas c. Related Specialty Certification preferred d. Basic Life Support Work Experience: Prior experience as Social worker preferred Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports) Bilingual Skills Required: No, Spanish preferred Proficiencies: PC, MS Word Job Attributes: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On-Call Equipment Operated: PC and office equipment related to job duties Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:40:36 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22194833/prn-ambulatory-social-worker-care-manager https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22194833/prn-ambulatory-social-worker-care-manager Houston, Texas, Job Number: 177083, Job Title: PRN Ambulatory Social Worker Care Manager, Salary: $31.97 - $40.77 Administration ACS, Houston, TX, 77054, US --> Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary The Ambulatory Social Worker Care Manager (ASWCM) facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary process of case management encompassing assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation appropriate to the scope of licensure. The ASWCM helps patients and their families address and resolve the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition. The ASWCM identifies options and advocates for services to meet the patients and family's comprehensive needs with available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. The ASWCM identifies options and advocates for services to meet the patient's and family's comprehensive needs with available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. ASWCM help people assess and solve problems in their lives. Challenges range from physical and mental illness to domestic violence; additional duties depend on the type of population served. The ASWCM systematically intervenes to provide clinical social work to patients and their families who experience complex psychosocial needs. The ASWCM will provide assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, as well as assist in qualifying for community assistance from a variety of sources or agencies. The ASWCM offers crisis intervention and/ or mental health assessment to patients and families, coordinates and facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will participate in an interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that psychosocial issues are addressed as required across the continuum of care. The ASWCM participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing social work professional behaviors when interacting with patients, families, and staff members. Minimum Qualifications Degrees/Work Experience/School Education: Masters in Social Work Licenses & Certifications: Certified Case Manager required within 2.5 years of employment Basic Life Support from a hospital- based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or) Licensed Master Social Worker: in the State of Texas Work Experience: One (1) Year Work Experience in Care Management, Quality Management, or Discharge Planning (Preferred) Two (2) Years Work Experience as a social worker in healthcare (Preferred) Management Experience: One (1) Year of Management Experience (Preferred) Communication Skills: Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) Writing/Correspondence Writing/Reports Language: Spanish Preferred Proficiencies: MS Word Personal Computer Job Attributes Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical Abilities Mathematics Medical Terminology Knowledge Work Schedule: Flexible Holidays On-Call Eligible for Telecommute Travel Weekends Other Special Requirements: Equipment Operated: PC and office equipment related to job duties Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:40:36 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223914/senior-social-worker-home-based-primary-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223914/senior-social-worker-home-based-primary-care Kingman, Arizona, Summary The Senior Social Worker (GS 12) is assigned to the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program and serves as an advanced practice clinician responsible for delivering comprehensive social work services to adult and geriatric Veterans with complex medical - psychosocial - and functional needs. This position requires independent clinical licensure and advanced skills in assessment - intervention - and program coordination. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Grade Determinations: Senior Social Worker - GS-12 (1) Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty (2) Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management (b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice (c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes (d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills (e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area (4) Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation Preferred Experience: Background in Geriatric settings and working with elderly patients Collaboration with internal and external partners - such as interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community agencies Proficiency in medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and integrated treatment planning Field based work experience - typical of HBPC roles involving home visits Expertise in diverse interventions - including individual - group - and family counseling Demonstrated ability to develop and implement outcome measures - contributing to program improvement Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices - training rooms - and libraries The work area is adequately lit - heated - and ventilated The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites The work is primarily sedentary - although some physical effort may be required - e.g. - walking - standing - climbing ladders - stooping - kneeling - and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases or driving or traveling by motor vehicle Travel will be for a variety of reasons - including but not limited to: national and regional conferences - site visits to other facilities in the VISN or the VISN offices - face-to-face meetings regarding national and regional projects/assignments. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent provides expert-level psychosocial assessment - treatment planning - and case management - and demonstrates leadership in program evaluation - quality improvement - and interdisciplinary collaboration Major duties include - but are not limited to: Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in providing psychosocial treatment to highly complex cases across diverse socioeconomic - cultural - and educational backgrounds Applies specialized knowledge of human development - behavioral health - and environmental influences to formulate differential diagnoses and treatment strategies independently Works with patients and families experiencing multifaceted psychiatric - medical - and social problems - utilizing advanced individual - group - and family counseling techniques Independently assesses psychosocial functioning and needs - formulates comprehensive treatment plans - and implements interventions without supervisory guidance. Independently selects and applies evidence-based psychosocial treatment modalities (e.g. - CBT - motivational interviewing - grief counseling) for individuals - families - and groups Exercises advanced judgment in crisis intervention and complex problem-solving Establishes and maintains effective working relationships at an advanced level - serving as a consultant to interdisciplinary team members and external agencies Possesses expert-level knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic conditions - pharmacology - and medical terminology Demonstrates proficiency in VHA software systems for documentation - data analysis - and program evaluation Utilizes data to inform quality improvement and evidence-based practice Serves as a subject matter expert on community resources and VA programs Independently coordinates complex service arrangements - including high-risk transitions of care - and advocates for Veterans in navigating systemic barriers Leads initiatives for program planning - evaluation - and modification within HBPC Analyzes clinical indicators and outcome data to improve service delivery and Veteran satisfaction Independently conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments for Veterans with highly complex medical and psychosocial needs Develops and implements treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran - family - and interdisciplinary team Provides expert consultation to staff regarding psychosocial factors affecting health care compliance Develops and delivers training for medical residents - social work students - and community partners Serves as a field instructor and clinical supervisor for graduate-level social work trainees Independently evaluates practice through peer review - case conferences - and participation in research or quality improvement projects Incorporates evidence-based findings into clinical practice Provides formal clinical supervision to social work students and less experienced staff - ensuring adherence to professional standards and licensure requirements Actively participates in or leads committees - workgroups - and performance improvement projects at the program or facility level Provides expert guidance on advance care planning - organ donation - and ethical decision-making Facilitates complex family meetings and supports Veterans and caregivers through grief and loss Serves as a resource for other Social Work Service areas - providing cross-coverage and consultation to ensure continuity of care across the continuum Maintains unrestricted independent clinical licensure and demonstrates adherence to VA - state - and national social work standards Performs additional advanced-level duties consistent with program needs and professional scope as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized for highly qualified candidates 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 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) Telework: May be available for highly qualified candidates Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22153581/social-worker-lcsw-primary-care-lowry-clinic https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22153581/social-worker-lcsw-primary-care-lowry-clinic Denver, Colorado, We are recruiting for a motivated Social Worker LCSW - Primary Care - Lowry Clinic to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Lowry Family Practice Job Summary Under minimal supervision, plans, organizes and implements social work treatment for patients and families. Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of patients and families and creates an individual plan of care, as it relates to the patient's medical care. Provides clinical interventions that help meet identified needs by utilizing personal, family and community resources. Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation and care coordination services. Essential Functions : Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that are thorough, individualized, objective and complete. Provides intervention appropriate to the presenting problem. Utilizes key case management components including assessment, care planning, coordination of care, monitoring, follow-up, reassessment and documentation as applicable per health care setting. Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists patient to identify strengths, dysfunctional factors and to establish detailed and coordinated care plans, discharge/transition of care plans. Provides care coordination throughout the continuum of care and/or hospitalization from case referral to case closure. Utilize/delegate activities to other care team members as appropriate, for more administrative or time intensive tasks. (35%) Applies knowledge of individual, group and family functioning to ensure appropriateness of treatment methods to assist patient in achieving care plan goals. Is aware of and able to articulate the professional use of self in the relationship to maximize the patient’s adjustment, enhance strengths and promote resolution of identified problems. Demonstrates the ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive. (20%) Routinely consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal and external resources to assure collaborative efforts to maximize patient outcomes. (15%) Demonstrates leadership in facilitating multi-disciplinary communications and patient care meetings (i.e. case conferences/family meetings) and utilizes information to assess and reassess care needs. Demonstrates and educates staff as to the scope of function of the Social Work role in the health care team. Ensures patient involvement in care planning and goal setting with informed consent documented. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/service is being delivered/provided. Demonstrates knowledge of major concepts principles and theories of normal and abnormal human development, and its application to specific age groups. Utilizes knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic and social systems in interactions, care planning and education. Demonstrates comprehensive effective knowledge of programs, eligibility, and skill in obtaining appropriate resource/services; is able to educate others, to identify gaps and suggest alternatives. (15%) Participates in learning of self and others through active participation in peer review process. Participates in staff meetings, group supervision (staff development) and assigned task groups and applies knowledge of groups and their tasks through appropriate participation. Utilizes supervision to address learning needs, concerns and practice issues. Establishes plan to address issues. (15%) Education : Master's Degree From an CSWE accredited college or university Required Work Experience : 1-3 years Full time post master’s degree Social Work practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Required Licenses : LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of case management components, crisis intervention and brief therapy processes. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and diagnosis, and demonstrates this knowledge verbally and in writing. Skill in utilizing clinical judgement, independent analysis and critical thinking. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the healthcare setting. Skill in establishing a treatment alliance and engaging the patient in goal setting and prioritizing. Ability to advocate in a professional manner as appropriate. Ability to manage the professional relationship including termination and/or transition of care. Ability to respond to a trauma or psychiatric emergency. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $67,600.00 - $104,800.00 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program  National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:51:56 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205547/social-work-primary-care-mental-health-integration https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205547/social-work-primary-care-mental-health-integration The Villages, Florida, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health Care System's is searching for a Social Work-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program with Mental Health Service at the Villages location. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education: You must possess a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ GS-11 Social Worker Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR - Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge's Skills - Abilities - and Other Characteristics (KSAOs) - you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training otherwise - we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim These are the KSA's for this subject position:GS-9 Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Ability to utilize counseling skills when working with Veterans and family members Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Preferred Experience: Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team with experience using evidence based treatment modalities Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11 Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical demands of the position - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions They must have good manual dexterity Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken and written word Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. Duties The social worker is assigned to the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Mental Health Clinic located at the Villages location The social worker's responsibilities include the assessment - diagnosis - and treatment planning of mental health and psychosocial problems - often at a time when the Veteran is experiencing crisis and include the provision of evidence based clinical/psychotherapeutic interventions Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Conducting psychosocial/mental health assessments of Veteran's independently and/or in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - the Veteran - family members - caregivers - and/or significant others Developing a patient centered treatment plan and developing achievable treatment goals with the Veteran - and when appropriate - the family members/caregiver and collaborating with all additional interdisciplinary team providers Educating the Veteran and family members/caregivers on the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his/her surrogate decision-maker Developing - updating and using current social worker resources within VA and community social service programs to ensure that Veterans are receiving education - information and referrals to current and viable resources to best meet their psychosocial and mental health needs to enhancing the care/treatment provided Recognizing and understanding the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when needed to serve the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver Providing education related to navigating the VA system - use of community resources - entitlements - Advance Directives/Living Will/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - and Goals of Care Conversations Providing psychoeducation to Veterans - family members/caregiver and referring them to appropriate interdisciplinary team members or services for identified health education needs Providing Veterans and their family members/caregiver with ongoing supportive counseling and psychosocial/psycho-education as appropriate in the individual - group and family setting Establishing and maintaining positive - professional working relationships with employees - volunteers - consumers and stakeholders within the VA - as well as - community agencies and all other internal and external stakeholders Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized 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) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement # 50626F GS-11 Social Worker (MHC) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205580/social-worker-home-based-primary-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205580/social-worker-home-based-primary-care Bangor, Maine, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: - You must be a citizen of the United States Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Masters of Social Work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work - or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) ****See education for additional Information May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Social Worker - GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Social Worker - GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level NOTE: For appointment licensure or certification at this level please refer to Basic Requirements for Licensure OR Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - and bending The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to use protective clothing in isolation situations or home settings The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs The incumbent provides care in home settings or other off-site locations and may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. Duties This Social Worker position is in the Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program of Geriatrics and Extended Care services at the Togus VA Medical Center - located at the Bangor - ME location Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker provides Veterans with high quality case management - clinical treatment - advocacy - and to coordinate linkage with appropriate VA and community service providers / agencies as needed by the client This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the HBPC Team or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as appropriate i.e Specialty Clinics - CLC etc Duties of this position are - but not limited to: Develop an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - the veteran - family members and significant others - whenever possible Develop the treatment plan and set achievable treatment goals with the veteran/family in collaboration with the HBPC interdisciplinary treatment team members Includes psychosocial problems onto the interdisciplinary treatment plan and will attend weekly interdisciplinary care planning meetings Will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs for non-institutional and/or institutional services/programs and entitlements Educate the veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assist them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the veteran's preference or that of their surrogate decision-maker Develop a resource file of VA and community social service programs and will refer the veteran to needed services Advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran/family When appropriate and feasible - social worker will educate and encourage the veteran/family to advocate on their own behalf - thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment Experience in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans to maintain patient in the home - for admission to acute - short term and/or long-term placements Provide the veterans and their caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling Enter all veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates This information will be entered in a complete - confidential - and professional manner to ensure information on the patient is shared with other VA staff Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Hannah Neilson at Hannah.Neilson@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more EDRP Code: 08 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) Telework: May be Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PDF2425 and PDF2426 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220702/social-worker-home-based-primary-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220702/social-worker-home-based-primary-care Davenport, Iowa, Summary The Social worker assigned to the HBPC (Home Based Primary Care) will be responsible for Veterans and family needs in the home setting (this may be a private residence - Medical Foster Home - Assisted Living - or other area Veteran designates as his/her home). In addition to serving Veterans in HBPC - the incumbent may serve those Veterans who receive care under other REC areas based on work-load demands. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline Failure to Obtain License or Certification In all cases - social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from the date of their appointment Failure to become licensed or certified within the prescribed amount of time (3 years) will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment Loss of Licensure or Certification Once licensed or certified - social workers must maintain a full - valid - and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment Driver's License: A current - valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state-issued Driver's License English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker - GS-9 Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Social Worker - GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Preferred Experience: Discharge Planning - Mental Health - Community Resources - Organizational Skills and Customer Service Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of this position are - but not limited to: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments - aiming to understand the needs of veterans - their families - and their caregivers Active engagement in the treatment planning process alongside other disciplines is crucial - ensuring the patient and family's psychosocial needs are carefully considered Possesses a comprehensive understanding of diverse human backgrounds - adept counseling skills - and the ability to implement treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical supervisor and/or interdisciplinary team Provide a wide array of counseling services - including individual and family counseling - helping patients and their families cope with the experiences of disability - terminal illness - and death Extend their support beyond direct counseling - offering consultation and education to veterans and families on community resources - advance directives - and VA benefits Act as a consultant to their team members - providing valuable insights and guidance Acts as a liaison between the VA and community resources - shouldering additional responsibilities such as marketing and public relation duties when needed Commitment to comprehensive care is evident as they provide case management services throughout the continuum of care - ensuring that veterans and their families receive the necessary support at every stage Their holistic approach to care is further exemplified through their efforts in providing wellness and prevention education Proficiency in utilizing computer software applications for documentation - data management - and tracking is essential - particularly within the framework of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Maintains data and statistical reports to comply with JCAHO - VA - and Medical Center policies and procedures The incumbent meticulously documents social work interventions and activities in patient clinical records - ensuring a smooth hand-off when transferring patient care Exceptional interpersonal skills are vital for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with patients - families - and a spectrum of community agencies - communicating fluently in diverse cultural and professional settings An in-depth knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures is indispensable - encompassing acute - chronic - and traumatic conditions - as well as an understanding of common medications and their associated effects and side effects Continuous professional growth and self-evaluation are encouraged - and active participation in professional peer reviews and case conferences is expected This role presents an invaluable opportunity to contribute significantly to the well-being and overall quality of life for our nation's honored veterans and their families - ensuring they receive the holistic support and care they deserve Community based positions - Additionally - community-based roles demand that the candidate hold and maintain a valid driver's license The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is essential - as the position requires driving to various locations within the community - as well as transporting Veterans in a government vehicle This includes the ability to navigate different types of roads and terrains while ensuring the safety of oneself and others Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205566/social-worker-primary-care-mental-health-integration https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205566/social-worker-primary-care-mental-health-integration Brainerd, Minnesota, Summary 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part Education Requirement: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Requirement: Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 (Entry Level): Experience and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker Most states require two years of post-MSW experience as a prerequisite to taking the licensure/certification exam - and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the applicant's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans - their family members - caregivers - and survivors Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 (Full Performance Level): Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the applicant's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - educational - and other backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Preferred Experience: Previous Mental Health Experience - Previous Care Coordination Experience The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The PC-MHI Social Worker is assigned to the St Cloud VA Health Care System MH ICC The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA health care program as part of the health care service delivery to Veterans and their families Incumbent provides integrated care to the Primary Care Service Line to assist in the delivery of evidence based care for primary care patients identified with a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems including depression - anxiety disorders - and alcohol misuse Social work services provide case management - resource linkage - clinical and crisis interventions to Veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial - emotional - and economic problems associated with the stresses of illness CLINICIAL FUNCTIONS: A Conducting behavioral health and mental health biopsychosocial assessments B Making sound professional judgments regarding clinical impressions - treatment approaches - and treatment planning C Coordinating with internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate transitions of care and appropriate/ necessary treatment is provided/offered to Veterans D Establishing and maintaining knowledge of VA and Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies E Providing advocacy to overcome potential barriers to access care/services and when it is in the best interests of the Veteran F Provides goals of care discussions - as well as education and assist in the completion of Advance Directives Organ - Tissue - and Eye Donation release of information forms and Guardianship documentation G Assesses for signs and symptoms of abuse - neglect and exploitation H Conducts practice in accordance with the VA and discipline specific ethical requirements and practices within the limits of current licensure or certification I Completing on-call duties - as assigned and per policy - which may include transportation of a Veteran ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS A Possesses and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds B Possesses skills in using computer systems and the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate C Serves on supervisor approved committees - work groups - and task forces at the local facility - VISN or national level Collaborates in performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VA for specific population/program D Attends and participates in all required administrative and clinical meetings E Maintains accurate - timely - and complete clinical records in accordance with professional practice and VA administration guidelines F Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with accreditation bodies such as CARF and Joint Commission - and VA health care systems policies and procedures G Participates in Social Work Professional Practice Evaluation processes H Performs other duties as assigned and can - at times - assist other incumbents or perform special assignments to meet the needs of the healthcare system The incumbent may be assigned to other areas of need in the health care system - as determined necessary by the direct supervisor and/or the Integrated Care Community (ICC) Director in consultation with the Social Work Executive ROLE-SPECIFIC TASKS A Primary functions of the role include assessment - psychoeducation - psychotherapy - and consultation Case management is typically not a function of the PCMHI Social Worker role however - it could be a specific special assignment B Contacts patients through written correspondence and telephone calls and conducts follow-up interviews C Creates and maintains forms - surveys - instruments - and materials for proper coordination D Provides psychoeducation and direction regarding symptoms of depression - anxiety - and alcohol misuse to patients This includes the development of an appropriate treatment plan for patients and the ability to communicate that plan to the patient's provider E Incumbent specializes in staff development and patient education around mental health treatment F As an LIP - the social worker may provide services along the entire mental health continuum of care Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm 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 VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov. - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22211335/social-worker-health-care-for-homeless-veterans https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22211335/social-worker-health-care-for-homeless-veterans Columbia, Missouri, Summary 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified (a) For appointments at the GS-9 grade level - VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent - master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker (b) A social worker who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker - GS-9: (1) Experience - Education - and Licensure None beyond the basic requirements (2) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:(a) Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills.(b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed.(c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques.(d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies.(e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Social Worker - GS-11: (1) Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR (2) Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:(a) Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services.(b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds.(c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan.(d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals.(e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment Preferred Experience: At least one year of experience working in the mental health field At least one year of case management experience Reference: VA Handbook 5005/120 - PART II - APPENDIX G39 - SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-0185 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS9 to GS11 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Social Worker provides outreach - access to contract shelter services - and case management to Veterans who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness The HCHV Social Worker is a member of the Homeless Programs team within the Behavioral Health Service Line at Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital (Truman VA) Duties may include: Coordinates care and provide ancillary case management to Veterans in HCHV contract shelters Provides case management to Veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness - and to Veterans in non-VA shelters Coordinates care for homeless Veterans with other VA departments (medical - ER - mental health - substance use units - etc.) Plans - develops and maintains a network of relationships with community resources and other advocates for the homeless population to effectively screen and identify Veteran members of that population Depending upon need - the HCHV Social Worker makes VA- or community-based referrals - advocates for scare resources - confirms referrals are completed and provides intensive follow-up and coordination with these agencies Interviews potential Veteran clients Interprets VHA guidelines and eligibility requirements Initiates eligibility determination - and forwards to Truman VA Admissions and Eligibility Office Conducts a basic assessment for service needs and program eligibility at the time of the first visit When appropriate - will subsequently develop a more in-depth biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan for each Veteran client admitted to HCHV services Employs casework methods and techniques to maintain a therapeutic relationship that will help the Veteran client work toward the best way to deal with their problems Contributes to policy formulation and participates in establishing procedures within the assigned service area Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (other tours can be approved at the discretion of the supervisor.) Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized 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 VISN15EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400