Homeless Veterans Social Worker - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Loan repayment up to $200,000

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lansing, MI seeks a GS-9/11 Social Worker for Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with possible loan reimbursement up to $200,000.

A master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and licensure to practice are required. You will assess veterans and their families, develop and implement treatment plans, provide individual, group, and family counseling, and collaborate with clinical and

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize a Veteran-centric approach when providing interventions and counseling.
• Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their families.
• Ability to implement treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups.
• Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, treatments, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and counseling for Veterans and families.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and formulate treatment plans.
• Implement treatment modalities to achieve goals in individual/group settings.
• Establish relationships and communicate with clients and community partners.

Skills

Veteran-centric care

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lansing, MI seeks a GS-9/11 Social Worker for Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with possible loan reimbursement up to $200,000.

A master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and licensure to practice are required. You will assess veterans and their families, develop and implement treatment plans, provide individual, group, and family counseling, and collaborate with clinical and