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Senior Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$80,885 / year median in Idaho
+14% projected growth
Job Description
at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description 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 $200,000) 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. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: The Senior Social Worker provides direct care to Veteran patients as a member of the PCT , while also frequently collaborating and consulting with the O/P SUD program, with the amount of time dedicated to each program depending on program needs. In the PCT , the incumbent will focus on the outpatient treatment of Veterans with PTSD and related diagnoses, providing psychological evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation, with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g., Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; Cognitive Processing Therapy; Prolonged Exposure, etc.). In the O/P SUD program, the incumbent will provide treatment to Veterans with co-morbid PTSD spectrum and SUD -related diagnoses, also including psychological evaluation, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation, with evidence-based treatments emphasized (e.g., motivational interviewing; stages of change; cognitive-behavioral approaches). In both programs, the incumbent will create comprehensive treatment plans for assigned Veterans as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the incumbent will provide clinical outreach to Veterans in the PCT (e.g., psychoeducation; orientation to the time-limited, evidence-based model of care). Also, the incumbent will manage clinical consults to the PCT program, both those coming from other Behavioral Health programs to the PCT and those between providers within the PCT . Must demonstrate a skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs with specialized populations. Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families. Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account