Mental Health Social Worker

Quick Facts

• Role: Mental Health Social Worker (GS-9 to GS-11)

Description

Provide counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and connect Veterans to resources supporting mental wellness and recovery. Conduct psychosocial/mental health assessments, develop patient-centered treatment plans and goals, and deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family therapies. Coordinate continuing care and serve as a subject matter expert on VA and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial/mental health assessments and formulate treatment plans with Veterans
• Develop treatment goals with Veterans and, when appropriate, families/caregivers
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapies in individual, group, and family settings
• Coordinate work with interdisciplinary teams and clinical staff
• Provide and coordinate continuing care phases in the Mental Health Clinic
• Provide patient education and support appropriate referrals based on Veteran preference
• Perform clinical crisis assessment and create/execute crisis management treatment plans
• Provide ongoing supportive counseling and psychosocial/psycho-education

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays)
• Retirement: federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care options (federal programs)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility: loan repayment up to $200,000 (subject to VHA eligibility and applying within 4 months)