Senior Social Worker - BHIP

Summary The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Senior Social Worker provides clinical psychosocial and case management services to eligible Veterans and their family members to meet biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs. In addition, the selectee will primarily engage in specific Evidence-Based Psychotherapies to provide specialized clinical care for the majority of their time. Responsibilities This is an Open and Continuous announcement and can be taken down at any time. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The BHIP Senior Social Worker is assigned to work with highly-complex mental health problems requiring advanced practice level psychosocial interventions in a Veteran population who have experienced trauma, including expertise in Evidenced-Based Psychotherapies (EBP) for depression including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression (ACT-D) and/or Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression (IPT-D). These veterans often demonstrate complex medical and mental health diagnoses (for example PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or comorbid disorders) that require expert diagnostic skills, judgment and treatment. The Senior Social Worker independently provides mental health services at an independent and advanced practice level. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to; Conducts full bio-psychosocial assessments utilizing evidence-based diagnostic interviews of the Veteran with specific examination of current coping skills, emotion regulation, and support networks in place. Will be providing care for BHIP enrolled Veterans with higher acuity of need/severity of symptoms he/she will provides 2 or more VA approved Evidence Based Psychotherapies (EBP) for Depression and related disorders, such as ACT-D, IPT-D, and CBT-D. Possesses the knowledge of advance interventions, as well as the ability to initiate treatment modalities in accordance with unique patient needs/treatment objectives. Will be tasked with cases with higher severity than the typical BHIP referral and will be expected to engage in practice that is expected of a Senior Social Worker. Routinely and frequently use specialized outcome measures beyond the mandated Measurement Based Care requirements. Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations for agency action using a wide range of complex social work practice skills utilizing their advance practice skills, knowledge, and experience. Utilizes outcome evaluations to further treatment and designs system changes based on empirical findings and in consultation with other specialty team members. Serves as a representative of the SHIP program for outreach activities and/or serves as a guest speaker at community or university events. Provides consultation to students and colleagues regarding Mental Health training opportunities and procedures, approved national consultants, and arranges trainings as appropriate. Will act as a liaison and advocate for Veterans receiving care from an approved community care partner for Evidence-Based Psychotherapy and other psychotherapy services. Will coordinate with community care partners to ensure that Veterans being served in the community are receiving care that meets VA standards and that collaborative services that the VA provides are available to the Veteran receiving community care. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 8am to 4:30pm. However, the selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on the needs of the service and patient care. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Senior Social Worker - BHIP GS-12 81804F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-02