https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net Latest MHA Career Center Jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:17:44 Z https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188590/ptsd-psychologist-evidence-based-psychotherapy-edrp-recruitment-relocation-incentives https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188590/ptsd-psychologist-evidence-based-psychotherapy-edrp-recruitment-relocation-incentives Corpus Christi, Texas, 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 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: (a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and (b) 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.] AND 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 (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) 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 Physical Requirements See physical requirements listed below 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 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: GS-11 Staff Psychologist (Entry Level) Experience None beyond the basic requirements GS-12 Staff Psychologist (Developmental Level) Experience At least 1 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 the following KSAs: 1 Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations 2 Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies 3 Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures 4 Ability to conduct research activities - such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties). 5 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 GS-13 Staff Psychologist (Full Performance Level) Experience At least 2 years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1 Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations 2 Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health 3 Knowledge of clinical research literature Preferred Experience: Licensed within discipline Experience providing both of the following psychotherapies: Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure with trauma populations Experience with differential diagnosis of Trauma and Stressor related disorders - anxiety disorders - personality and mood disorders Experience as a therapist in the Department of Veterans Affairs Experience providing additional trauma therapies including Written Exposure Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Experience with personality assessment 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 sedentary Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work Work may also require walking/standing - in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional ****The closing date of this vacancy has been updated - the new closing date is 01/22/2026.**** Additional applications will be referred as needed This vacancy will remain open until filled The first cut-off date is 11/12/2025 The Evidence Based Psychotherapy (EBP) for PTSD Virtual PTSD Treatment Team (VPTT) Psychologist within Psychology Section Line within the Mental Health Service Line will provide a full range of face-to-face and/or telehealth psychological services to Veterans located at a VATVCBHCS facility - with special attention to delivering Prolonged Exposure - Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR to Veterans diagnosed with PTSD In their primary role as a PTSD specialist - psychological services may include conducting assessments - delivering psychotherapy (in individual and/or group formats) - and provision of consultation to medical staff regarding Veteran care issues Administrative Responsibilities: 1 May have clinical program management responsibilities - which include the operation and management of various psychology or mental health programs within the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS).May serve as clinical supervisor for employees in lower grades 2 May have responsibility for and oversight of the administrative and programmatic resources of various clinical programs that are specialized/complex and significantly impact the delivery of health care service to veterans in the VATVCBHCS Clinical Responsibilities: 1 Diagnose all mental disorders using the nomenclature of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-5) 2 Provide an assessment of each Veteran using the system as set forth in DSM-5 3 Determine when clinician-administered psychometric testing is necessary and integrate the results of such testing into the report of the examination 4 Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including the use of psychological testing for patients within VATVCBHCS in areas of special interest/expertise 5 Perform psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview - review of available records - collateral contact when available - as well as objective - and cognitive tests when indicated 6 Provide a range of psychological therapeutic interventions with individuals with mental health and medical disorders utilizing empirically supported modalities when indicated 7 Provide evidence-based interventions for PTSD - including CPT - PE - and/or EMDR 8 May be asked to serve as a clinical supervisor for psychology pre-doctoral interns - postdoctoral fellows - and doctoral level graduate practicum students in psychology and other related disciplines Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a Highly Qualified Candidate Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact: vhaedrpprogramsupport@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) 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: Available-AD-HOC (Employees who telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term basis - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) (Portion of day acceptable) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192634/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-float https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192634/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-float Sacramento, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program as a float therapist supporting as needed in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatric clinics across the SMG footprint.  Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Minimum of two years of experience providing short team therapy to ages across the lifespan  * Experienced utilizing modalites such as CBT, DBT, PCIT * This position will be primarily virtual with occasional in clinic requirements We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22172808/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-fairfield-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22172808/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-fairfield-ca Fairfield, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program in Fairfield, CA. Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) State of California registered LCSW license  Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by CSWE We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Community Information Fairfield is a charming city in California's Solano County, is an ideal place to live, offering a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to some of the state's most iconic attractions. Its prime location means that residents can easily access major tourist destinations such as San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe. This makes weekend getaways to explore the vibrant city life, world-renowned wine country, and stunning mountain landscapes both convenient and appealing. Whether it's enjoying the snowy slopes in winter, the serene beaches along the Pacific Ocean, or the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, Rocklin provides a perfect base for year-round outdoor adventures. In addition to its strategic location, Rocklin boasts a welcoming community and a high quality of life. The city is known for its excellent schools, well-maintained parks, and a variety of recreational activities that cater to families and individuals alike. Community events and local amenities further enhance the living experience, fostering a strong sense of belonging among residents. With its safe neighborhoods, robust local economy, and the natural beauty that surrounds it, Rocklin truly stands out as a great place to call home. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192638/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-elk-grove-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192638/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-elk-grove-ca Elk Grove, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program, embeded in a Family Medicine clinic in Elk Grove, CA. Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Minimum of 2 years of experience providing short term therapy toa adolsecent-adult ages *Experience with modalities such as CBT,DBT, PCIT We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192637/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-vacaville-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192637/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-vacaville-ca Vacaville, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program in Vacaville , CA. Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Minimum of two years of expereince providing short term therapy with patients across the lifespan, small children - Geriatric * Experienced utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT & PCIT  We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Community Information Community Information Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192636/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-dixon-winters-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192636/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-dixon-winters-ca Dixon, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program in Dixon & Winters , CA. Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Minimum of two years of experience providing short term therapy to adolescent through adult age patients * Experienced utilizing modalties such as CBT, DBT & PCIT We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Community Information Community Information Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192635/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-roseville-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22192635/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-roseville-ca Roseville, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program in Roseville , CA. Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Minimum of two years of experience providing short team therapy to adolescent- adult ages * Experienced utilizing modalites such as CBT, DBT We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Community Information Community Information Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22172756/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-woodland-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22172756/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-woodland-ca Woodland, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program in Woodland, CA. Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Bi Lingual Spanish speaking ideal Experience with children through Older Adults We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Community Information Community Information Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22172806/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-davis-ca https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22172806/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-worker-psychotherapy-davis-ca Davis, California, Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Psychotherapist to join a growing Behavioral Health program in Davis, CA.     Requirements Professional license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) *  Pediatric experience required *  Geriatric experience highly encouraged *  Bi-lingual Spanish speaking preferred State of California registered LCSW license  Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by CSWE We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match CME allowance Robust retirement program Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Medical Group Details Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience. Community Information Davis is a vibrant city renowned for its high quality of life, exceptional educational opportunities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Home to the prestigious University of California, Davis, the city is an intellectual hub with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and cultural diversity. Residents enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, including numerous parks, bike trails, and a lively downtown area filled with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events. Davis is also recognized for its excellent public schools and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike. Geographically, Davis is perfectly situated for easy access to some of California's most beloved destinations. It is only about a 1.5-hour drive to San Francisco, allowing residents to enjoy the city's world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Napa Valley, famous for its stunning vineyards and wineries, is just an hour away, providing an ideal spot for weekend getaways. For those who love outdoor adventures, Lake Tahoe is a two-hour drive, offering year-round activities from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and boating in the summer. Davis' prime location ensures that residents can easily balance the tranquility of small-town living with the excitement of nearby urban and natural attractions. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:57 -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/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/22188614/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22188614/social-worker-program-coordinator Montgomery, Alabama, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible 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 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 (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 Preferred Experience: 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is 11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 9 to 12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU DUTIES: The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients Develops and implements information systems to track service activities related to the implementation of the Recovery model and evidence based practices and provides clinical supervision to accomplish implementation of recovery oriented - direct service The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker will function to do the following: Implement policies & procedures from National Recovery Coordinator (NRC) Provide oversight and guidance on recovery-based programs and interventions in all Mental Health programs within CAVHCS Train providers within CAVHCS on recovery and evaluate implementation Educate Veterans & their families on recovery and evaluate implementation Facilitate and support recovery services (advisory boards - consumer councils - peer support services etc) Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 60784F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive - contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205538/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205538/social-worker-program-coordinator Tucson, Arizona, 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: Master's degree in social work (MSW) 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 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 master's degree in social work Licensure: Candidate 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 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: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree 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 addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Five years of experience providing couples and family psychotherapy Training in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) At least two years of experience providing program coordination or other leadership roles At least two years of experience working with Veterans and/or Active Duty Military personnel and their families Reference: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work include sitting - standing - walking - standing - driving - pushing equipment and wheelchairs - lifting - bending - stooping - climbing stairs - and carrying light items such as papers - books - or other supplies. Duties The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Family Therapy Program demonstrates possession of advanced practice skill and judgment At least 2 years should be in an area of specialized social work practice including advanced experience working with couples and families with mental health needs and relationship distress The candidate is licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Family Therapy Program 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 specialty The advance practice social worker can further be differentiated from the independent practice social worker by the candidate's ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession - provide consultation and guidance to colleagues - role model effective social work practice skills - teach or provide orientation to less experienced social workers or team members - develop innovations in practice interventions - and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure or certifications The Family Therapy Program provides couples and family psychotherapy to Veterans with mental health disorders and/or significant distress and functional impairment - as well as training - education - and consultation to all areas of the SAVAHCS on managing couples and family dynamics Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs psychosocial assessments - diagnosis and treatment planning for couples and family psychotherapy - based on the nature of the psychotherapy and the treatment modality implemented Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced level case management services - coordination of care - referrals - advocacy - psychoeducation - transition - and discharge planning for Veterans in the Family Therapy program Follows all guidance concerning completion of all documentation Manages all aspects of their assigned caseload as well as ensuring that their family therapy team members' services are delivered within a clinically appropriate timeframe and meeting quality standards Provides clinical supervision to social work and psychology interns based on the needs of the program and the educational needs/interests of the students May clinically supervise a non-independently licensed social worker toward advanced clinical licensure Participates in and assists in the coordination of VISN and national couples and family therapy community of practice calls - service line and all social work meetings - modality-specific VISN and national conference calls - and SAIL meetings Responsible for reporting and presenting quarterly SAIL measures Responsible for ensuring the Family Therapy Program meets the Joint Commission standards in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Attends and participates in at least one weekly BHIP team meeting Facilitates family therapy program team meetings as applicable The candidate will be expected to provide 80% of their work as clinical care and allow for the remaining 20% for administration time for Program Coordinator responsibilities This split may change based on the needs of the program Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m./8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m work schedule - but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service Compressed/Flexible: May be available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov 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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220718/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220718/social-worker-program-coordinator Asheville, North Carolina, Summary The Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is responsible for providing strategic guidance directed toward improving the quality of mental health care for over one and a half million Veterans nation-wide. The Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) is focused on the full implementation of VA's National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide (2018) and the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD). 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 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 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 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 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 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: Senior Social Worker - GS-12 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 Preferred Experience: Experience in outreach and building coalitions preferred Effective communication - written and spoken Flexibility and ability to work independently 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-12 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 This position is located at Charles George VA Medical Center in Mental Health Service under the direct clinical supervision of the Service Chief - Mental Health Service The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) of Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator (CEPC) serves as a subject matter expert for community-based suicide prevention and facilitates the integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community The CEPC supports community capacity development for suicide prevention by organizing community partners and coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the community - state - and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) levels The CEPC serves as a content matter expert for suicide prevention and facilitates integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community by developing and organizing community partners and coalitions aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the state and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) level The CEPC is a subject matter expert (SME) in state and local community suicide prevention resources and education connections The CEPC promotes a public health approach to suicide prevention Major duties and responsibilities - but not limited to: Develops - facilitates - and strengthens Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention at the community - state - and VISN levels Connects VA programs and stakeholders-including - but not limited to - Veterans - Veteran Service Organizations - congressional staff - media - community business partners - and community members throughout the health care system and VISN catchment areas-to conduct community-based interventions and provide outreach and education on suicide prevention related topics and services Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in public health and suicide prevention - supporting partnerships and coalitions by providing new or existing community education and outreach initiatives on behalf of the assigned VA Health Care facility and the surrounding catchment area Implements VHA Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention including collaborating with community - Veteran - and state partners to develop - conduct - and/or support community-based suicide prevention programs as defined and supported by the VHA Suicide Prevention Program Develops VHA-community partnerships - meet with prospective community partners and/or establish formal relationships between the VHA and local partners to facilitate suicide prevention in the community Develops and provides suicide prevention related media/marketing - including interviews (print or broadcast) - social media postings - and communication campaigns (Paid/PSAs) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 430 pm (occasional required hours outside of tour of duty due to outreach events and coalition meetings - i.e 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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) 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 based on agency guidelines Travel: 25% travel and Government Vehicle Authorized Virtual: Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22174660/social-worker-range-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22174660/social-worker-range-program Fargo, North Dakota, Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Mental Health Counselor for the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program within the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (ICC). This vacancy will be filled by either a Social Worker or a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). 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 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 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: 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: (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 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: (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 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-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 General Description of Assigned Duties: To provide Mental Health services to the veteran population enrolled in the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) program within the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (ICC) at the Fargo VA Medical Center Services include provision of high-quality case management - clinical treatment - advocacy - and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and agencies as needed by the client This is accomplished in collaboration with other members of the MHC Team or other interdisciplinary treatment teams as appropriate Duties include - but are not limited to: Respond timely to consults sent to the ICMHR/RANGE program by interviewing Veterans utilizing questionnaires and other measurement devices while assessing the Veteran's emotional - functional - and psychological condition as delegated by Range Coordinator or direct supervisor Function as case manager for Veterans in the ICMHR program performing duties to facilitate independent community living by coordinating mental health and community care Participate in development of a treatment plan for enrolled Veterans with measurable goals outlined based on relevant psychological - medical - and psychiatric information with the principles of treatment matching Assist Veterans in the ICMHR program in the preparation of materials needed for applications to various agencies for entitlements - then - follow the process of the application until a determination has been made Serve as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes Veterans encounter when interacting with government and community agencies Collaborate with members of the ICMHR team and other professional specialty clinics to provide comprehensive care to ICMHR enrolled Veterans Conduct individual and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of substance abuse - psychiatric illness - and social needs as treatment issues Serve as therapist in treatment groups - individual psychotherapy - and family therapy as needed Assess needs of ICMHR enrolled Veterans regarding their substance abuse - psychiatric and medical disorders - and the treatments and medications required - incorporating teaching in the treatment Aid with medication management for ICMHR enrolled Veterans Conduct home visits and community visits to maintain and encourage community living Collaborate with Adult Foster Care homes where ICMHR enrolled Veterans reside This position requires 75% or more travel to Veteran's homes A valid driver's license is required This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m 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 EDRP: Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223962/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223962/social-worker-program-coordinator Cincinnati, Ohio, Summary The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is looking for a Social Worker in the Oncology Department who provides a comprehensive range of social work activities for all patients and families identified - regardless of the complexity of the problem. The oncology social worker will attend the Tumor Boards - Oncology conferences - staffing - & Oncology training. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 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 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 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 Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and 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: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice 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 Program coordinators at the GS12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program The program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They may be responsible for the program's budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service They may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program's resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated funds The program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff They initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessments They oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts 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-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati - OH and Fort Thomas - KY serving 15 counties in Southwest OH - Northern Kentucky - and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue - KY Florence - KY Lawrenceburg - IN Hamilton - OH Clermont County - OH - and Georgetown - OH The CVAMC also supports two off main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division Duties: Incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients - including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Delivers social work interventions (educational and clinical) through multiple treatment modalities (face-to-face and/or Telehealth) as a primary function Provides educational information to veterans and their families regarding cancer and treatment-related issues Educates referral sources - community agencies - Veteran Service Organizations - and other interested parties regarding the scope and management of this patient population Participates in goal-sharing groups that address performance improvement and monitors Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients Develops and implements information systems to track service activities - including visits - referrals - inpatient days - patient demographics - and equipment utilization Facilitates treatment and discharge plans for hematology and oncology admitted patients Develops and implements methods for measuring the effectiveness of social work practice and services in specialty areas - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services Advocates for patients' needs in an attempt to help patients meet set goals and make patients' experience easier and pleasant during treatment and for discharge from hematology oncology and radiation therapy services Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas - rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications Performs duties independently - reporting to the Oncology Section Chief Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws - Federal regulations - VA statutes and policy - and VHA policy Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletion Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0730 am-4: 00 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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 only - per agency policy discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 92883-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22202769/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22202769/social-worker-program-coordinator Buffalo, New York, Summary The VA Western New York Healthcare System is currently recruiting for one Social Work Coordinator. The Social Worker Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation - coordination and monitoring of the community dialysis at the facility. Additional duties include - assessment and coordination for in-center dialysis and transplant. 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 3 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure or Certification Requirement: You MUST be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure English Language Proficiency Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English 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 for Social Worker(Program Coordinator) -GS-12 Experience and Education Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience AND - Licensure/Certification Requirement: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure AND - In addition to the basic - experience - education and licensure/certification requirements above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs below Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice 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 Program coordinators at the GS-12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program The program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They may be responsible for the program's budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service They may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program's resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated funds The program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use They provide 14 leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff They initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessments They oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts Preferred Experience: Dialysis and Case Management is highly desirable Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Social Worker - Program Coordinator Duties include: Advanced knowledge and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex medical need related to specific medical diagnosis - and has the ability to provide these services Possesses skill and ability to provide advanced level case management - psychosocial assessment - transplant assessment - pre-dialysis education - and specialized treatment modalities - including education - individual support to a challenging patient population Skilled in discussing difficult issues with patients and family members in a sensitive and non-judging manner Works closely with the treatment team in developing care plans - providing patient and family education - discussing end of life issues - and ensuring continuity of care Develops and implements methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the areas of dialysis and kidney transplant - and utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and patient satisfaction Possesses extensive knowledge of community resources including Aging Services programs - home health services - housing and transportation options - and National Kidney Foundation (NKF) programs and services Maintains good relationships with peers at community dialysis centers and attends national meetings Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas - rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications Serves on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the his/her supervisor Provide leadership - supervision - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development for staff Active member of the interdisciplinary team and coordinates centered treatment rounds - interdisciplinary treatment planning - quality improvement efforts - and reporting in the crown web system Note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform additional tasks as necessitated by the supervisor or designee Work Schedule: M-F 8:00a-4:30p 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) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 11336F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217993/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217993/social-worker-program-coordinator Los Angeles, California, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Social Worker Program Coordinator is independently licensed at the Advance Practice level to the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Residential Services (CRS). The HCHV CRS Liaison is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of services provided by community-based programs funded under the VA emergency housing contracts. Duties Provide supportive services and case management to Veterans residing in Contract Emergency Residential Housing facilities Utilizes various treatment modalities of individual and group work - casework - community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to achieve independence Monitors the clinical care and asses the compliance of the programs receiving payments - as described in the recipient's contract When necessary - the incumbent intervenes to facilitate compliance or corrective actions and - when appropriate - develops - facilitates and monitors plans of correction Provides oversight of the Contract Residential Services as defined by VHA policy Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Contract Emergency Residential Housing Program - upon completion of required training and certification Coordinates care and acts as an advocate on behalf of Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and provides linkages for Veterans to VHA health care services - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and community agencies Provide a wide range of services - including assessments - referrals - short-term case management - advocacy - and service coordination Provide 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 Provide consultation services to other VA staff regarding the psychosocial needs of homeless Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on healthcare - adherence to treatment - and housing plans Participate in conducting team conferences to promote professional development - training - and coordination of service delivery TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional by car to travel to Veterans Contract Residential Services Programs and or in the community to assist Veterans with housing as needed and also to conduct site visit of contract agencies Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Authorized for ad-hoc only after first 90 days of employment Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Program Coordinator)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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/22217975/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217975/social-worker-program-coordinator Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 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 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) 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 (Program Coordinator) GS-0185-12 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include - but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members - identifying the patient's strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity You may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Applicants with the following experience is preferred - but not required: Supervisory experience Working with unhoused and/or chronic homelessness Substance Use Disorders & Mental Heath 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-12 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 The Social Worker (Program Coordinator) is a professional licensed clinical social worker who functions as the Case Management Specialist in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program at the GS-12 grade level and is responsible for providing case management services as part of a geographically-based multidisciplinary team Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts and participates in outreach activities including field interviews and assessments for homeless veterans identified by the Homeless Outreach team in the community - shelters - and \"on the streets -\" as well as those who are referred by VA residential programs - medical centers or outpatient clinics Evaluates the veteran's situation - abilities - and history in a collaborative and recovery-oriented manner and arrives at a reasoned conclusion including an assessment of vulnerability - case management needs - and prioritization factors for admission Reviews all subjective and objective data and makes a clinical assessment - identifying needs and strengths Provides a concise summary of the veteran's history of homelessness - case management needs - and eligibility factors as well as any additional supports to enhance the veteran's ability to safely living independently in the community to the HUD-VASH Determination Committee Develops psychosocial treatment plans - actively involving the veteran and their family or significant others - in coordination with interdisciplinary team members - based on the psychosocial assessments - with goals focused on obtaining/sustaining permanent housing and addressing identified challenges to becoming and remaining permanently housed Makes initial and continuing decisions coordinating the veteran's care through linking and referral to VA medical facilities or Regional Offices and other VA and non-VA services Provides direct mental health and substance abuse services for veterans and family members and/or counsels significant others in support of the veteran's treatment Explains veteran's treatment and progress to third parties as appropriate and manages the quality control and evaluation of the professional services provided Responsible for data collection - administrative record keeping - and monitoring patient clinical indicators for each of the veterans assigned to him/her on their caseload as well as being familiar with all the veterans in the incumbent's team The incumbent documents independently in the electronic medical record - including psychosocial assessments - individual service or treatment plans - diagnostics - treatment - progress notes - follow up and referral Provides orientation for interdisciplinary team members and conducts staff development programs for CVAMC staff and in the community as needed The incumbent serves as a mentor to other mental health staff - particularly those at the entry level or who are new to HUD-VASH VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 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) 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 #: 05789F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223967/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22223967/social-worker-program-coordinator Worcester, Massachusetts, Summary This Social Work Program Coordinator serves as the Contract Nursing Home (CNH) and primary clinician for a collaborative clinical and residential program and is located at the VA Medical Clinic in Worcester Ma. 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 In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English 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 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 Master of Social Work Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work 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 Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade Social Worker-Program Coordinator GS-12 Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and 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: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Experience working with veterans and their families Experience working with geriatric populations Experience with managing community provider relationships and monitoring veterans who are receiving care in other VA medical facilities Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health - able to sit at a desk working at a computer - engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting - walking - bending - and carrying supplies Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands - exercise patience - and control emotions - with reasonable accommodation if necessary - without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others Position requires walking throughout the clinic and the Medical Center Position may require minimal travel into the community. Duties Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Clinically and administratively screens all referred Veterans for admission to the program/CNH Provides clinical/administrative intervention and case management to Veterans in the program Conducts ongoing assessments on a monthly basis in person and as necessary by phone Coordinates/oversees treatment with the community residential treatment partner Organizes and participates in the yearly CNH inspection process Functions as the COR for the CNH program working with the contracting officials Participates in the CNH Oversight Committee Participates in required social work and geriatric administrative meetings and trainings Work Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours per week - Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Telework: May be Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 0000 VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227348/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227348/social-worker-program-coordinator Tomah, Wisconsin, Summary The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies at a local level through education - monitoring - and coordination activities. The position is being announced different ways and may be filled with the other. May be selected at the Wausau - Tomah or Wisconsin Rapids locations. 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/ Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice 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-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services Duties 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 VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major Duties: The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator develops and implements information systems to track services including visits - referrals - inpatient days - patient demographics - and patient satisfaction The Suicide Prevention Coordinator is responsible for data collection and monthly reports on all Veterans who have had a recent suicide attempt and monitors the completion of the Suicide Behavior Report by other providers The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator is responsible for data collection - administrative record keeping - monitoring of patient or program clinical indicators - and performance measurements Responds to consults from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and coordinates the follow up care for these Veterans and families Develop and implement an ongoing education plan for providers - Veterans - families - and members of the community on risk factors and warning signs for suicide - and treatment options Participate in the assignment of Veterans to treatment teams and programs Consults with other specialists in planning treatment for Veterans and with co-morbidities Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Adhoc Telework - VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service - increase worker productivity - and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies This position may be authorized for telework Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 08680F Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22215576/social-worker-program-coordinator-suicide-prevention-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22215576/social-worker-program-coordinator-suicide-prevention-program Memphis, Tennessee, 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 English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Experience/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 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/ 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 (Program Coordinator) GS-12 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include - but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members - identifying the patient's strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following KSA's : Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice 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 -12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies within the medical center to help ensure that all appropriate measures are being taken to prevent suicide in our patient population Duties include but are not limited to: Oversees the day-to-day processing of crisis line referrals from the National Veterans Crisis Line and ensures timely completion of follow-up contacts to requests Monitors - reviews - and assigns local National Patient Record Flag for suicide through chart review - consultation with assigned clinical staff - and by assessment of the Veterans current state Provides data collection - input - validation - and monitoring for suicide prevention and REACH VET programs Services as REACH VET Program coordinator - ensuring adherence to national - VISN - and local guidelines and procedures related to REACH VET Postvention Services: Provides debriefing and postvention support to staff and next of kin impacted by suicide loss Provides outreach - teaching - and training to the Medical Center and CBOC staff members - Veterans - family members and community at large - about risk factors - warning signs - treatment options and resources available to Veterans at risk Promotes the use of evidence-based intervention and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center and CBOCs Interfaces with services throughout the medical center to resolve administrative and clinical problems Provides full range of clinical services - including crisis intervention - suicide risk evaluations and safety planning - case management - individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans who are at increased risk for suicide and adverse outcomes as needed Services as the facility Subject Matter Expert for suicide prevention efforts - developing local procedures and ensuring compliance with local - VSIN - and national policy and directives related to suicide prevention and providing administrative and clinical guidance for Suicide Prevention - REACH VET - and related programs Monitors inputs and analyzes dashboards to ensure metric compliance with national guidelines Responds to referrals from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Veterans Crisis Line - internal facility calls - consults - and other referral methods to ensure Veteran safety - provide stabilization - support - and interventions Maintains a valid drivers license to conduct community outreach and education events Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional after hour/weekend events Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): No Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@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 #: 51120-F Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227358/social-worker-program-coordinator-ptsd https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227358/social-worker-program-coordinator-ptsd Seattle, 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 To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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) 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 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: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-13 Experience/Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidates may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s) - across the facility (b) Skill in local policy and practice development - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive (c) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care (e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed performance evaluations and selection of staff - training - and recommendation of awards - advancements - and when appropriate - disciplinary action (f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls - contracts - and equipment expenditures) - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budget (g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations Preferred Experience: Specialized expertise and experience with evidence-based psychotherapies to treat military related posttraumatic stress disorder 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 Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve sitting for long periods of time Environmental factors include - working closely with others and working alone. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker Program Coordinator will have administrative and supervisory oversight for the PTSD Outpatient Program at the assigned Seattle division Duties include - but are not limited to: Supervises a group of interdisciplinary employees including psychiatrists - psychologists - social workers - nurse practitioners - and peer support specialist(s) Provides administrative - technical - and clinical supervision necessary Develops and maintains standard operating procedures to provide clear guidelines and facility expectations for staff Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State - local - and private agencies - and universities Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns the application of guidelines and the recommendation of program enhancements Performs program analysis - development - review - research - design - and contract work as possible with various agencies (public - DOD - state etc.) Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for clinical program area Leads and/or facilitates clinical - facility-wide process improvements in the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) report and relevant hospital performance measures Responsible for oversight and completion of required suspense actions Provides briefing reports to local facility - VISN and National leadership Performs work related to the review - monitoring - analysis - planning and assessment of various programs Responsible for key project activities related to the planning - development - and implementation of the project component Provides full range of advanced level clinical care to mental health care population of patients with a wide range of clinical needs Clinical skills include but are not limited to: Independently provides consultation to PTSD Team - and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range of psychopathology and receiving care within the PTSD team Demonstrates expertise in using and teaching others about diagnostic assessments - evaluation and treatment interventions for Veterans presenting the full range of mental and behavioral health conditions Provides education to both patients and family members regarding relevant mental health concerns Provides comprehensive - patient centered - and recovery-oriented evidence-based behavioral health interventions Provides consultation to health care providers about assessment findings and treatment plan for patients to ensure that care is coordinated - collaborative - and integrated within the Medical Center Possesses general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs - service-connected compensation - and non-service-connected pension Independently collaborates in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff Develops working relationships with the community and VA providers to whom referrals are most often made and becomes knowledgeable about what community and VA resources are available to Veterans Refers Veterans to a wide variety of community and VA resources - maintains the relationships with those respective facilities/agencies - facilitates inter agency communication and care conferences as needed and provides discharge planning for Veterans that maintains a continuity of care Complies with all Service Line documentation requirements Adheres to all Facility and Service Line policies and practices for delivering clinical care Achieves minimal clinical workload expectations as established by the Service Line Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@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 only 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/22155196/social-worker-program-coordinator-hpact https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22155196/social-worker-program-coordinator-hpact San Francisco, California, Summary The Homeless Patient-Aligned Care Team (HPACT) Social Worker Coordinator - located at the San Francisco VA Health Care System's (SFVAHCS) Community Based Out-Patient Clinic catchment area - works with members of the multidisciplinary HPACT and clinic teams - providing a range of social work services - including assessment and referrals - clinical treatment - short-term case management - advocacy and service coordination - outreach - and linkage with VA and community services. Qualifications Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9) - as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419 - enacted November 1 - 2000 To qualify for appointment as a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-0185-12 - in VHA - all applicants must meet the following 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 job series at 12 grade level in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to Advanced Practice Level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered in the VA Title 38 Hybrid Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation series - 0185 - with permanent appointment and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 (1) Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience (2) Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the Advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure (3) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA) In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice References: See Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) website for VA specific qualification standards: VA Qualifications Standards - Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Physical Demands: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities Light lifting and carrying - under 15 pounds Travel Demand: This position is required to travel up to 75% of work will be performed in a wide range of settings - including the medical center street-based settings - in client - group or family homes in community-based outpatient settings - community agencies or in transport vehicles as well as meeting employers (public or government) Driver's License: This position is required to possess an Current and Active California driver's license and maintain the license in a good standing. Duties The job functions and responsibilities for this position as Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-HPACT are listed below but not limited to: Possess knowledge of the needs of the homeless population in the San Francisco Bay Area The HPACT program is staffed by a full-time Social Work Coordinator - part-time Physician - Psychiatrist - Registered Nurse - and Licensed Vocational Nurse - in addition to the full-time Social Worker Case manager All members participate in outreach targeting chronically homeless Veterans who are \"street homeless -\" in shelters - and other temporary housing situations - who are eligible for VA care but who have not established ongoing primary care in the SFVA system Possess the knowledge and experience in the use of medical - mental health - and substance abuse treatment modalities - and is able to complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify strengths - needs - social support systems - disabilities - and barriers to accessing housing and available treatment options Possess the general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services related to special programs - service-connected compensation - non-service-connected pensions - and benefits that are available on the federal and state levels - and through city/county social services Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct a psychosocial assessment with a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds The assessment includes documentation of identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence - as well as strengths - limitations - coping skills - and internal/external support and service needs to optimize the Veteran's functional status Be sensitive to the needs of homeless Veterans and their families - realizing that homelessness creates added stress on Veterans and their loved ones Develops the assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team - the Veteran - available family members and significant others Is aware of the special challenges in working with Veterans with co-morbid physical - mental health - and substance use diagnoses - and is able to work with this Veteran population Is responsible for outreach to homeless Veterans and can work confidently with city/county agencies to increase resources for \"street homeless\" or marginally housed Veterans The goal is to increase stability in Veterans' lives and assist Veterans in returning to independent and healthy lifestyles Provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery Duty Location: 401 Third Stress - San Francisco - CA 94107 Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm - or determined by the hiring manager Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400