Senior Social Worker- EDRP Authorized

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 to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties are but not limited to: Clinical Assessment and Treatment Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families/significant others. Identifies strengths, needs, risk factors, and treatment options. Develops, implements, and updates individualized treatment plans. Provides evidence-based individual and group therapy, counseling, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention. Performs psychosocial and psychiatric assessments within the approved scope of practice. Case Management and Care Coordination Manages complex cases and coordinates care for Veterans with mental health needs. Conducts screenings, assessments, consultations, and referrals. Connects Veterans with VA and community-based resources and services. Monitors consults and provides ongoing treatment recommendations. Suicide Prevention and High-Risk Patient Management Identifies and manages high-risk Veterans. Conducts suicide risk assessments and develops safety plans. Provides crisis intervention and follow-up care. Ensures compliance with VA suicide prevention policies and procedures. Program Development and Quality Improvement Develops and implements evidence-based clinical practices. Creates and updates standard operating procedures and practice guidelines. Measures program effectiveness through outcomes and quality improvement activities. Ensures compliance with VA regulations, policies, and performance standards. Education, Mentorship, and Leadership Serves as a senior clinician and mentor to other social workers. Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed social workers, LMSWs, and social work associates. Assists with staff orientation and training. Provides ongoing education and consultation to interdisciplinary team members. Community and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Works closely with mental health providers and multidisciplinary teams. Builds partnerships with community agencies and service providers. Coordinates services and referrals for housing, substance use treatment, end-of-life concerns, and other psychosocial needs. Participates in meetings, committees, workgroups, and special projects. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am- 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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. 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.

Salaire : $125,621 – $163,311/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) is the second busiest VA system in the nation and we are growing! Comprised of the Dallas VA Medical Center, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic and Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic, VANTHCS is an integrated health care system with approximately 4,000 employees and over 1,600 volunteers and clinical trainees. VANTHCS also coordinates a Community Based Outpatient Clinic program throughout its 40-county primary service area to improve access to care for veterans throughout 38 North Texas and 2 in southern Oklahoma. Through these four distinctive facilities and relationships with