Caseworker- full- or part-time

Social Workers (Mental Health)
Social Workers will be assigned to interested facilities throughout VHA and may be permanently or temporarily (not to exceed 1-year) appointed on intermittent, part-time, or full-time schedule in support of the VA facilities across the Nation. Performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran, their families and caregiver and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
Identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services.
Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their families.
Works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan.
Provides customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Relocation Benefits
Relocation incentive is not authorized.
Social Workers (Mental Health) occupations are 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 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. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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.
Child Care Subsidy
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
Retirement
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)
Telework
Telework availability depends on location and service line and is not guaranteed.