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.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker (Mental Health Treatment Coordinator) position is located within the Mental Health Service, Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), at the VA Augusta Health Care System, Uptown Division, Augusta, GA. The incumbent serves as a member of an interdisciplinary outpatient mental health team responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health care coordination, treatment planning, case management, and support services to Veterans. At the GS-09 level, duties are performed under clinical supervision, while the GS-11 level requires independent clinical practice and management of complex cases. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts psychosocial and mental health care coordination assessments to identify Veterans' treatment needs, risk factors, strengths, and barriers to care. Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts individualized mental health care coordination plans in collaboration with Veterans and interdisciplinary treatment teams. Coordinates mental health services, referrals, appointments, and transitions of care across VA specialty programs and community resources. Provides same-day access, walk-in services, clinical triage, urgent referrals, and assistance with crisis intervention within the assigned scope of practice. Serves as a primary point of contact for Veterans, promoting treatment engagement, continuity of care, and access to appropriate services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including suicide prevention programs, to address complex mental health needs and support high-risk Veterans. Provides education and resources to Veterans, families, and caregivers to support self-management, informed decision-making, and recovery. Monitors population health dashboards to identify gaps in care, track assigned Veterans, and facilitate proactive outreach. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and care coordination activities in the electronic health record. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, program evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance mental health services. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact LaKita.Bush@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 63550F, 63551F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. 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.

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/.