Social Worker (Primary Care Mental Health Integration)

Quick Facts

• Role: Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) therapist (Social Worker)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Position focus: Evidence-based mental health assessment and brief therapy integrated with primary care

Description

This position provides Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) therapy for Veterans. You will evaluate conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment to medical issues, and emotional/cognitive functioning, then deliver evidence-based short-term psychotherapy and counseling in both individual and group formats. You will consult with ambulatory care staff and primary care providers, develop treatment plans, conduct risk assessment and intervention, coordinate referrals to other mental health programs, and complete timely clinical charting and documentation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program

• State licensure/certification to independently practice social work at the master’s level (GS-11 requires licensure/certification)

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• Complete a 1–2 year trial period after acceptance

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid leave per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment)

• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days (income-based)

• Retirement: federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA

• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care