Social Worker​/Mental Health Treatment Coordinator; MHTC BHIP

Social Worker / Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) BHIP

Apply to the Social Worker/Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) BHIP role at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Base pay range: $67,867.00 per year – $ per year. Actual pay is based on skills and experience.

This position is eligible for the EDRP student loan payment reimbursement program. Check eligibility, submit an application within four months of the start date, and contact VHA.ELRSProgram Support for assistance.

• United States citizenship required; non‑citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Education
  • Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE‑accredited program.
  • Graduates of schools on candidacy status do not meet this requirement until full accreditation is granted.
  • Doctoral degree in social work is not a substitute for the master’s degree.
  • Verify the degree at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Accreditation
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• Licensure
  • Licensed or certified by a state to practice social work independently at the master’s level.
  • Current state requirements can be found at /T38
    
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• English Language Proficiency
  • Proficient in spoken and written English, authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
  • Applicable to current VHA employees under the Grandfathering Provision (if criteria are met).
• Grade Determinations – Social Worker GS‑9, GS‑11 experience and licensure required.
• No additional basic requirements beyond those listed.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Work with veterans and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational backgrounds using counseling skills.
  • Assess psychosocial functioning, develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Implement treatment modalities for individuals, families, and groups.
  • Establish effective communication and build relationships with clients, staff, and community agencies.
  • Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, illnesses, medications, and terminology.
  • For GS‑11:
    Minimum one year of post‑MSW experience equivalent to GS‑9 grade in health care or social work settings; a doctoral degree may substitute for this experience.
  • Knowledge of community resources and referral coordination.
  • Consultation services for new social workers and staff.
  • Preferred Experience
    :
    Outpatient setting with mental health disorders and substance use; experience with veterans or active duty military.
• References: VA Handbook 5005 – Part II appendix G39 (Social Worker Qualification Standards – GS‑185 – Veterans Health Administration).
• Full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑11; actual grade selection may range from GS‑9 to GS‑11.
• Physical Requirements – Traveling within the medical center; sitting, walking, standing, bending, carrying items; current driver’s license required.

• Member of a veteran’s assigned Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary (BHIP) team.
• Ongoing point of contact and clinical resource promoting treatment engagement, especially during care transitions.
• Ensure veterans and, when appropriate, family/caregivers have access to education, information, and self‑management resources.
• Complete a Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) care coordination needs assessment.
• Develop an initial MHTC care coordination intervention plan, including intended frequency of contact.
• Provide and document MHTC care coordination in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Monitor MHTC care coordination and treatment needs; adjust interventions collaboratively with the BHIP clinical team.
• Support evaluation of MHTC care coordination to promote access, quality, veteran and provider experience, and cost savings.
• Provide MHTC care coordination information and documentation per schedule (Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
• Former EDRP participants ineligible for incentive.
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgram Support with questions or assistance.
• Parental leave: after 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for 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 can receive a childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs, with a monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contribution by VA Insurance.
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care insurance subjects to change in retirement; many federal programs can be carried into retirement.
• Telework:
  Not available; position is on‑site.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other;
Government Administration