Senior Social Worker (BHIP)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides Mental Health services to the Veteran population enrolled at VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). Services include psychosocial and diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, provision of individual and group psychotherapy, evidence-informed skills training, family/couples psychotherapy/psychoeducation, and crisis intervention. The focus of care is the delivery of specialized and evidence based interventions for Veterans recovering from serious mental illnesses (SMI). Care/case management are provided, as needed for the Veteran and family. Services are delivered in collaboration with members of the BHIP team and other interdisciplinary treatment teams, as appropriate. The Social Worker will collaborate with other members of the BHIP team in the provision of team-based health care services. This is an advanced practice level position, requiring the incumbent to be a subject matter expert, with advanced knowledge in the delivery of psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions for Veterans recovering from severe functional impairments related to serious mental illnesses. The incumbent acts as a consultant to colleagues on the interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-informed care and treatment for Veterans recovering from SMI and co-morbid diagnoses. The incumbent routinely uses measurement-based care (MBC) in the delivery of services and is informed by VA/DOD clinical guidelines in independently selecting treatment options for Veterans and their families. Work Schedule: Compressed schedule, 4 10-hour days available. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position is authorized for telework but has not been authorized as a virtual or remote (i.e., must be able to work at the location the position is being announced for). VA supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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