Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker

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Social Work

Develops an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the veteran, and family members/significant others, whenever possible.

Responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran, family members/significant others and other HBPC clinical staff.

Acts as a subject matter expert on VA and/or other community resources.

Collaborates with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs for non-institutional, institutional services/programs and entitlements.

Responsible for using the current Social Work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of the veteran.

Acts as an advocate for the veteran and educates and encourages the veteran to advocate on his/her behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans.

Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, advance directives/living wills and will refer veterans and families/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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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 Learn more

Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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)

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.

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

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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This is not a virtual position

GS 11: 260308F

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