Social Worker (PACT)

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 : The Social Worker (PACT) position is in the Social Work Service Line at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Lincoln, ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. The Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) social worker supports other PACT team members with challenging patient-care situations. Patient-centered care is personalized, proactive, and patient-driven health care that is consistent with the patient's (or surrogate's) treatment preferences and wishes. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides Veterans with a range of social work services, including assessment and referrals, short-term case management, advocacy and service coordination, and linkage with VA and community services. Knowledge of common medical problems, especially chronic conditions common to the Veteran population across the life span is required. Completes psychosocial assessments to identify strengths, needs, social support systems, disabilities, and barriers to accessing needed services and available treatment options. The assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs in order to optimize the Veteran's functional status. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of issues and needs for Veterans of multiple eras and backgrounds, including physical limitations, psychological needs and age-associated mental health, substance abuse issues, physical conditions, and gender- specific needs. Work with the Veteran to develop short-term and long-term goals and plans, and referrals based on the Veteran's needs and preferences. Participate in various administrative meetings, including clinical multidisciplinary meetings, social work meetings, and other meetings as needed by specific cohort populations. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies. Serves as a liaison with community professionals regarding coordination of services for veterans. Collaborate in the performance improvement processes and comply with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/or program. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 07:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Functional Statement #: F06558 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Hannah Neilson at Hannah.Neilson@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.

Salaire : $78,257 – $101,740/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? The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through t