Social Worker (Inpatient Psychiatry)

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.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The position is titled GS-0185-11 Social Worker Inpatient Psychiatry 40960F and is located at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System, specifically within the Inpatient Psychiatry unit. The incumbent is assigned to the Social Work Service and is responsible for admission and discharge planning, development, and implementation of social work activities in assigned segments of the Mental Health/Behavioral Science Service. The role requires adherence to the guiding principles of the healthcare system, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to serving Veterans. Actively supports and functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a variety of social work services to improve the effectiveness of the team(s) to which they are assigned. Major Duties Provides professional social work services assigned to the Mental Health/Behavioral Science Section of Social Work Service in the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Assesses and treats the complicated psychosocial problems of patients admitted to Inpatient Psychiatric Services Unit. Participates in the provision of treatment in support of treatment team objectives, including short-term, solution-focused counseling, crisis intervention, and referral for additional services. Must have an understanding of psychodynamics and use a variety of treatment modalities, including individual, group, and family therapy. Facilitates discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members. Serves as a liaison between Veterans and their families, VA, and community resources. Provides counseling and advocacy to independently implement treatment and discharge plans. Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and VA policies. Documents all clinical interventions and administrative activities in the medical record. Participates in committees, work groups, and task forces as assigned. Maintains professional growth and development through training, education, and consultation. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (ADHOC eligible) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40960F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.