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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. SummaryThis 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. OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12052025 to 09302026 Salary146481 to - 190424 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 15Location Augusta GA 1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0185 Social Work Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processSuitabilityFitnessCredentialingFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBTB-12844582-26-LRDControl number851573500This job is open toHelpThe public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agencyNOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below.VideosDutiesHelp This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 30 2026. The first cut-off date is December 18 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or until the position is filled.This position is being posted as a Physician Psychologist Nurse and Social Worker. Please apply under the appropriate series.Physician - CBTB-12842015-26-KWPsychologist - CBTB-12844581-26-LRDNurse - CBTB-12843764-26-HBSocial Worker - CBTB-12844582-26-LRDVA Careers - Social Work httpsyoutube.comembedenRhz_ua_UUTotal Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalThe incumbent directs all Mental Health activities to include budget and fiscal management human resource management strategic planning clinical end administrative program development management and evaluation of services and programs and ensuring that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of resources. Incumbent participates in management discussions policy making provides program direction to other directors managers and assigned personnel within Mental Health and makes sound decisions in line with law federal regulations and policy. The incumbent actively participates in the development of overall management goals objectives and philosophies necessary for the attainment of optimum system efficiency and effectiveness in providing recovery focused holistic health care to the Veteran population. The incumbent provides input advice and counsel for system strategic planning programming budgeting general administration and other areas as appropriate.The incumbent manages a large diverse service that provides Mental Health care services central to the mission of VAAHCS. The incumbent manages these services across a large geographic catchment area and in all settings across the healthcare system including the main medical center community outpatient clinics community resource and referral centers and community-based staffprograms. Mental Health is a large clinical program area with oversight of multiple outpatient programs throughout the healthcare system an inpatient acute care setting multiple Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs RRTP. Within the Mental Health program spectrum of services there are Primary Mental Health Ambulatory Care Section Specialty Mental Health sections Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Homeless and Outreach Services Health Psychology Section Psychiatry Research and Education and the Administrative Section. Programs include Primary CareMental Health Integration PTSD Clinical Team Dementia Care Substance Abuse Treatment Family Program Womens Mental Health program Psychiatric Emergency Services Therapeutic Supported Employment Services Local Recovery the Homeless and Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Treatment Center Mental Health Intensive Case Management Peer Support Suicide Prevention HUDVASH Grant and Per Diem Housing First two 2 Community Resource and Referral Centers Veterans Justice Outreach and the Homeless PACT collaborations with Readjustment Counseling Services and provides management oversight of multiple discipline training programs with multiple university affiliates.Work Schedule Monday - Friday 800am - 430pm.Recruitment Incentive Sign-on Bonus Authorized.Permanent Change of Station Relocation Assistance Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupportva.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questionsassistance. Learn morePay 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 yearParental 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 144000 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 VAInsurance Federal healthvisiondentalterm lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirementTelework Ad-HocVirtual This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement 58940FPermanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized. RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou 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.Must pass pre-employment Medical 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 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.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.Licensure. 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.May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria.Grade DeterminationsSocial Worker Program Manager GS-0185-15Experience Education. The social work program manager at the GS-15 grade level must have at least four years of experience as a VA clinical social worker with at least one-year equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. The social work program manager must evidence possession of progressively higher supervisory and management skills. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. The individual may have certification or other post-masters degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculumcourse of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience.LicensureCertification. The social work manager must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. In addition to the experience above the candidate must fully meet the KSAs for the GS-14 grade level and demonstrate all the following professional KSAsa Ability to manage and direct unusually large interdisciplinary programs complex organizational units apply effective management practices plan design implement and evaluate a programs that encompasses a wide range of facilityhealthcare systemVISNCO activities.b Ability to oversee issues related to budget projections and participate with senior leaders from the governing body management and staff in upholding the facility mission vision value and strategic plan to include directly interacting with elected officials on VA related issuesconcerns i.e. members of Congress Veterans Service Organizations State and Local entities.c Knowledge in establishing policy procedures and quality monitors while considering multiple priorities funding sources and varying resources.d Skill in assessing need for basic and complex services across multiple programmatic patient care venues coordinate and expand the efforts of multiple program elements across a complex system.e Knowledge to complete all program evaluations and documents required by the medical center VISN and VHA Central Office ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission TJC Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities CARF and Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs AAHRPP.f Ability to orient teach and serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their formulation of the clinical social work characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding Veterans family members and caregivers.g Skill in balancing responsibilities in a complex environment and to work with great autonomy set priorities and delegate tasks meet multiple deadlines analyze complex organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions for those problems.h Ability to promote and effectively manage a culturally diverse workforce which embraces the values and needs of all individuals through long-term commitment strategic and business planning education experience which broadens the mindset and by fully managing human resources.Preferred Experience 10 years as Mental Health provider 3 years in a leadership positionReference For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-15.Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 EducationNote 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications. Additional informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.ExpandHide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required documentsRequired DocumentsHelp To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includesLicenseResumeTranscriptSpecial Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link httpsvacareers.va.govwp-contentuploadssites5Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.Your full resumeCV may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc.Cover LetterDD-214 Statement of ServiceDisability Letter VALicenseOther 1ResumeSF-50 Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12844582.To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Agency contact informationLaneice DettyPhone7402539273EmailLaneice.Dettyva.govAddress Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta GA 30901 US Next stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required DocumentsHelp To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includesLicenseResumeTranscriptSpecial Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link httpsvacareers.va.govwp-contentuploadssites5Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.Your full resumeCV may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc.Cover LetterDD-214 Statement of ServiceDisability Letter VALicenseOther 1ResumeSF-50 Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12844582.To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationLaneice DettyPhone7402539273EmailLaneice.Dettyva.govAddress Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta GA 30901 US Next stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request SummaryThis 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. OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12052025 to 09302026 Salary146481 to - 190424 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 15Location Augusta GA 1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0185 Social Work Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processSuitabilityFitnessCredentialingFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBTB-12844582-26-LRDControl number851573500 Previous resultNext result Your session is about to expire Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session. 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