Senior Social Worker, BHIP Clinician (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Social Worker to support BHIP within the Mental Health Service.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and coordinate with medical and community resources to optimize veteran care. This GS-12 position requires master's degree in social work, state licensure, and English proficiency; prior BHIP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• English proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of complex veterans with mental health disorders.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducational classes.
• Conduct comprehensive intake/psychosocial assessments with the treatment team.
• Coordinate care with VA and community resources and referral to specialty units as needed.
• Participate in BHIP team meetings and identify complex cases for clinical staffing.

Skills

Licensure: State license

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Social Worker to support BHIP within the Mental Health Service.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and coordinate with medical and community resources to optimize veteran care. This GS-12 position requires master's degree in social work, state licensure, and English proficiency; prior BHIP experience is preferred.