Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The PCMHI Social Worker is a co-located, collaborative care behavioral health provider who serves as a member of the primary care clinic's multidisciplinary health care teams, and who delivers direct care and consultation-based services to Veterans, primary care providers, and allied Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) members to manage the overall health of the enrolled population. Duties include, but are not limited to: Accepting warm handoffs and referrals from PACT members, and triaging, assessing, and referring to specialty behavioral health care services appropriately and efficiently in accordance with principles of stepped care. Using functional assessment, evidence-based intervention, and consultation techniques to address common behavioral health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, sleep problems, stress) and health behavior concerns (e.g., chronic pain, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use). Conducting risk assessments and safety planning as clinically indicated and in accordance with VA policy and clinical practice standards. Writing assessment, intervention, and consultation notes that include all required elements and that are brief, clear, concise, and readable. Using diagnosis and procedure codes that are accurate and appropriate for the setting and the service provided. Functioning as subject matter expert in providing consultation and education to PACTs on assessment, intervention, referrals, and resources for behavioral health and health behavior concerns. Maintaining regular communication and effective collaboration with PACT members during episodes of direct care. Routinely attending regularly scheduled PACT huddles or team meetings or conducting rounding or other proactive outreach to PACTs. Consistently meeting performance metrics related to productivity, same day access, brief encounter fidelity, and timeliness of documentation and clinical communication. Participating in development, implementation, and evaluation of the PCMHI program to optimize the delivery of behavioral health services and improve access, utilization, and outcomes of care as well as patient satisfaction. Regularly attending PCMHI Community of Practice and Integrated Care Monthly Education conference calls. Attending Mental Health Service meetings as schedule permits. Consistently following VA, VHSO, Mental Health Service, and program administrative policies and supervisory guidance. Adhering to relevant professional ethical codes; local, state; and federal laws; compliance and accreditation standards; and safety, privacy, and information security policies and protocols. Teaching and mentoring staff and trainees to enhance their professional growth, development, and competence. Providing supervision for licensure or specialty certifications as needed. Providing education to Veterans, their families and caregivers, VA staff, and other relevant stakeholders about behavioral health issues, services, and resources. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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. 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: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 564-00545-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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