Senior Social Worker (Psychotherapist)

This Senior Social Worker works for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (HCC) in Fredericksburg, VA and is assigned to the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The BHIP Senior Social Worker-Psychotherapist functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team (IDT), providing patient centered, evidence based, trauma-informed, psychotherapy. The Senior Social Worker is highly skilled and experienced in the use of Evidence Based Psychosocial Interventions (EBPI) as part of their clinical work with Veterans and families. Major Duties Include but are not Limited to: Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments, guides treatment planning, and provides evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples and groups. Utilizes Measurement Based Care (i.e., PHQ9, GAD7, etc) as part of clinical assessment and on-going reassessment to inform treatment goals and adjust clinical approach based on data, ultimately improving treatment outcomes. Responsible for the independent management of highly complex mental health cases to include, but not limited to, serious mental illness, posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic suicidality. Independently completes comprehensive risk assessments using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and other clinical measures. Completes Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation (CSRE) and MH Safety Plan as clinically indicated. Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment planning. Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will (including psychiatric interventions) and will refer Veterans and family members/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 o

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