Social Worker (MHRRTP)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 74.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Telework eligible

Paid time off

Federal pension/401K

Health/vision/dental coverage

Zusammenfassung

Veterans Health Administration in Anchorage, AK seeks a GS-11 Mental Health Specialist to provide clinical services within the Homeless Veteran programs. The role includes psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, case management, and referrals to VA and community providers.

Responsibilities vary by grade but emphasize cognitive behavioral approaches, documentation, coordination of care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support residents in achieving independence and

Qualifikationen

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Must meet federal qualification standards for Veterans Health Administration.

Aufgaben

• Interviews potential residents, conducts screenings and assessments.
• Develops an appropriate, individualized treatment plan for each veteran.
• Documents patient assessments and treatment plans in line with policy.
• Provides case management, clinical services and referrals within VA and community.
• Monitors progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.

Jobbeschreibung

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Provides primarily mental health services to the homeless veteran population enrolled in Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs. Services include provision of high quality case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers/agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides primarily mental health services to the homeless veteran population enrolled in Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs to include the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans, the Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP), or the Compensated Work Therapy Transitional Resident Program.

Duties will vary by grade level, but at the GS-11: Functions Interviews potential residents, conducts screenings and assessments, interprets VHA guidelines and eligibility requirements, and completes a psychosocial history and assessment. Develops an appropriate, individualized treatment plan for each veteran assigned to him/her.

Using known available resources and the initial assessment, makes initial and continuing decisions regarding the services available and referrals needed. Decisions are based upon the employee's professional judgment with regards to the individual's rehabilitative potential and possible consequences of less controlled rehabilitative efforts.

Documents the patient assessment and all treatment plans in accordance with the requirements of Mental Health Services (MHS) policy and requirements of various accrediting bodies. Provides high quality case management services to all residents enrolled in the MHRRTP where assigned. Provides clinical services, individual and group treatment, and makes appropriate referrals both within the VA and the greater community.

Highly developed professional skills are routinely used to motivate dysfunctional residents to resume more effective control of their own life in order to manage independent living upon completion of the MHRRT program. Employs individual and group treatment methods and techniques to maintain a therapeutic relationship that will help the resident work towards the best way of dealing with their problems.

The treatment orientation of the MHRRTP is cognitive behavioral within a therapeutic community milieu. The focus is on assisting veterans to take responsibility for their recovery, behavior, and treatment in partnership with the professional staff. Establishes a continuing relationship with the resident, evaluating progress towards goals, performs follow-up after referral, and adjusts treatment plan when needed.

Monitors resident's progress, maintains comprehensive case documentation, including NEPEC and HOMES documentation, and shows competent discretion in the decision to adjust treatment. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment and skills needed for all adult patients, including geriatric patients, related to their physical limitations, psychological needs, and age associated illnesses and conditions.

Contributes to policy formulation and participates in establishing procedures within the assigned service area. Assigned supervisory responsibility for one or more student trainees. Such responsibility requires ability to provide leadership, conceptualize knowledge, and to use extensive knowledge of social work practice and the MHRRT Program. May, at times, be required to transport residents in a car or van.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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).

Paid Time Off: 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). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: 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 Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $73992 – $116387/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 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.