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Summary
This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval award amount up to 200000 and eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12082025 to 09302026 This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Salary 92611 to - 120400 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Location 1 vacancy in the following location McAllen TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0185 Social Work Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CAZM-12846049-26-KSB Control number 851814200
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12082025 to 09302026 This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Salary 92611 to - 120400 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Location 1 vacancy in the following location McAllen TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0185 Social Work Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CAZM-12846049-26-KSB Control number 851814200
Duties
Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 12222025. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
Incumbent Responsibilities
The incumbent is a professional social worker whose duties and responsibilities relate to the care management of severely ill and injured M2VA CM service members and Veterans treated at the facility. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of M2VA CM service members and Veterans as they transition to Department of Veterans Affairs VA care. Care management responsibilities also include providing supportive services to families. In addition, the incumbent assists M2VA CM service members and Veterans in coping with acute illness chronic illness combat stress the residuals of traumatic brain injury TBI community adjustment addictions and other health and mental health problems. The social worker case manager addresses home care needs homelessness and transition across levels and sites of care.
Social Work Care Management Practice
Social work care management practice which includes psychosocial assessment diagnosis and treatment is focused on helping M2VA CM service members Veterans and their families maximize rehabilitation and treatment potential and achieve more adequate satisfying and productive emotional and social functioning.
Uses of the Social Work Process
Uses the social work process psychosocial assessment diagnosis and treatment in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop a care management plan and psychosocial interventions.
Evaluates the Need for Mental Health Services
Evaluates the need for mental health services and makes appropriate referrals for individual group marital and family treatment services.
Sensitivity to Diversity
Is sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges of the M2VA CM population and adjusts intervention and treatment plans as appropriate.
Participation in the Health Care Team
As a member of the health care team participates fully in developing planning implementing and evaluating the interdisciplinary treatment plan including provision of care management services.
Coordination of Care
Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team to promote continuity for M2VA CM service members Veterans and their families.
Development of Community Resources
Develops and uses appropriate community resources.
Advocacy for M2VA CM Service Members Veterans and Their Families
Serves as an advocate for M2VA CM service members Veterans and their families helping them access needed services at the facility at other VA facilities and in the community.
Assists with Advance Directives Guardianships and Applications
Assists M2VA CM service members and Veterans and their families with advance directives guardianships and applications for home care and extended care services.
Travel Requirements
Travels as may be required as part of providing social work care management services to M2VA CM service members Veterans and their families. Such travel requires the incumbent to function without immediate supervision or consultation.
Orientation and Teaching
Participates in the orientation training and teaching of social work graduate students and other trainees and staff.
Research and Program Evaluation
Conducts and participates in research and program evaluation as appropriate.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 800am to 445pm
Recruitment Incentive Sign-on Bonus Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station Relocation Assistance Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupportva.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questionsassistance. Learn more
Pay
Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA Above Minimum Rate of the Grade.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 12222025. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
Qualifications
Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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 Required Documents section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Basic Requirements
Help Education Have a masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education CSWE. Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the masters degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to httpwww.cswe.orgAccreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. 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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpwww.ed.govaboutofficeslistousinternationalusneiusedlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Note If your school has changed names or is no longer in existence you must provide this information in your application.
Licensure
Help Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to httpvaww.va.gov OHRMT38Hybrid. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook