Social Worker- Mental Health

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Miami VA Healthcare System's Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Worker. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. Key Responsibilities This position is 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. 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory The Mental Health Service Social worker provide counseling, advocacy , crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources to support mental wellness and recovery. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting psychosocial/mental health assessments to identify needs and formulate a patient centered treatment plan with the Veteran to meet needs and goals. Developing patient centered treatment plans and achievable treatment goals with the Veteran, and when appropriate, the family members/caregivers. Providing individual, group, and family evidence-based psychotherapies and treatment. Planning and organizing work, coordinating with clinical interdisciplinary team members, other professional and clinical staff, and management personnel. Providing, reviewing and coordinating all phases of continuing care for Veterans in the Mental Health Clinic. Serving as the subject matter expert on VA and community resources. Providing patient education to Veterans and family members on the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or other decision maker. Conducting clinical crisis assessment, and developing and executing crisis management treatment plans in a timely, effective and efficient manner. Providing Veterans and their family members/caregivers with ongoing supportive counseling and psychosocial/psycho-education as appropriate in the individual group, and family setting. The purpose of this counseling/psychosocial/psycho-education is to address and possibly help resolve the psychosocial impact of coping with severe mental illness, chronic/disabling illness, onset of a catastrophic illness, etc. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Requirements & Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $91214 – $118585/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-17. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs