Social Worker

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The James J Peters VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a full-time Social Worker located in the Bronx , New York. The Social Worker functions as the Social Worker- Outreach and is located within the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program within the Community Support Services Program located in the Social Work Service Line. The Social Worker independently performs duties and responsibilities by providing a high level of professional social work services to clients with a broad range of psychosocial and environmental problems. At this level the social worker exercises mature professional judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills and techniques in working with clients on a regular basis having serious problems and presenting with complicated cases. Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Performs social work duties specifically directed toward homeless Veterans and their families. Independently provides clinical, psychosocial and short-term case management services for eligible Veterans and their family members. Provides education to residents, interns and other in-training staff on the role of social work and housing resources in the community. The social worker utilizes a variety of theories and models, which are selected, integrated and adapted to the given client biopsychosocial situation. Provides community based outreach and short-term case management services to literally homeless, at risk for homeless and/or unstably housed Veterans and their family, consistent with the goals and methods of the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. Outreach to Veterans may occur in shelter and/or unsheltered living (temporary/unfit structures). The Social Worker possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to independently complete a psychosocial assessment as required in the Social Work Service Line documentation policy. Creates initial treatment plans, updated treatment plans and discharge summaries as clinically indicated. The resulting treatment plan is developed within the time frames designated by the program. Provides care within the framework established by National HCHV Directives and collaborates and consults with other interdisciplinary treatment teams to promote and enhance Veteran care. Provides short-term case management, which includes: frequent, direct contacts with Veterans to assess veteran's situation, medical and psychiatric stability, abilities and capabilities, provide therapy and support with the goal of maintaining housing, increased contact frequency in times of crisis, flexible Veteran contact, and focusing on strengthening the Veteran's ability to address acute and chronic problems independently. Coordinates ongoing assessment, education, coaching, counseling, referral and advocacy. Transports veterans to interviews at various sites in the community to seek housing other community-based services. The incumbent may also provide individual/family psychotherapy and group therapy as applicable. The Social Worker has general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension. The Social Worker also facilitates referrals to service both within and outside of the VA, based upon Veterans needs and eligibility. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday: 8am-

Salaire : $72,737 – $114,413/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.