Social Worker- Mental Health

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Worker. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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. 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 offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory The Mental Health Service Social worker provide counseling, advocacy , crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources to support mental wellness and recovery. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting psychosocial/mental health assessments to identify needs and formulate a patient centered treatment plan with the Veteran to meet needs and goals. Developing patient centered treatment plans and achievable treatment goals with the Veteran, and when appropriate, the family members/caregivers. Providing individual, group, and family evidence-based psychotherapies and treatment. Planning and organizing work, coordinating with clinical interdisciplinary team members, other professional and clinical staff, and management personnel. Providing, reviewing and coordinating all phases of continuing care for Veterans in the Mental Health Clinic. Serving as the subject matter expert on VA and community resources. Providing patient education to Veterans and family members on the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or other decision maker. Conducting clinical crisis assessment, and developing and executing crisis management treatment plans in a timely, effective and efficient manner. Providing Veterans and their family members/caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling and psychosocial/psycho-education as appropriate in the individual group, and family setting. The purpose of this counseling/psychosocial/psycho-education is to address and possibly help resolve the psychosocial impact of coping with severe mental illness, chronic/disabling illness, onset of a catastrophic illness, etc. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). 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:

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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? The Miami VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 9 locations in south Florida. Facilities include our Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami and 8 community-based outpatient clinics in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Homestead, Key Largo, Key West, Miami, Pembroke Pines, and Sunrise. The Miami VA Healthcare System also includes an AIDS/HIV center, a prosthetic treatment center, a spinal cord injury rehabilitative center, and a Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center. VA Miami health care is recognized as a center of excellence in spinal cord injury research and substance abuse treatment and is a recognized chest pain center. In ad