Social Worker-Mental Health Outpatient and Access ...

Summary This Social Worker will provide expert clinical and care coordination services to Veterans served by the VA Medical Center's interdisciplinary Mental Health Outpatient and Access Clinic (MHOPAC). This position serves as a key member of a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team and is responsible for providing evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy services for Veterans experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Completes clinical and psychosocial assessments and screenings identifying the Veterans' needs, strengths, abilities and preferences. Uses advanced clinical training, insight, and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options. Assesses high risk factors, including suicidal and homicidal ideation, as well as acute needs for VHA or community-based services. Provides crisis intervention, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, for Veterans who are experiencing severe social or mental health crises Develops and updates treatment plan(s) using required documentation and within established timeframes and based on clinical need and person-centered treatment goals. Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of VHA programs and community services, to meet the needs of Veterans. Complete all documentation in the electronic medical record within established timeframes. Completes Advance Directives / Living Will and will refer Veterans / families to the appropriate service provider for identified health education needs. Provides motivational enhancement activities to prepare Veterans to participate in clinically appropriate care Provides evidence-based psychotherapy services for Veterans with a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions Leads in-person and telemental health psychotherapeutic groups Provides outreach services for the MH-OPAC program in the community. Provides training for other members of a multidisciplinary treatment team and facility in areas related to mental health access and levels of care. Provides liaison services with other programs referring to MH-OPAC Veterans to ensure engagement in MH services, access, continuity of care, and successful transition of Veterans from one program or level of care to another. Responsible for the collection of data and for reviewing the data to improve performance and delivery of services to MH-OPAC Veterans. Provides recovery-oriented treatment with the goal of establishing the Veteran independently in the community at the Veteran's highest level of functioning and quality of life. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not 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: Available. Ad Hoc only, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 586-00402-F. 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 a pre-employment physical evaluation. 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: 2026-03-23