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Senior Social Worker-Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Senior Social Worker job in Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) at the Memphis VA Medical Center in Tennessee, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The worker assesses and treats Veterans in primary care clinics and supports same-day mental health visits in person, by video, or by phone. It is an open continuous announcement with one vacancy, and it is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment).

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply. The job is open to the public, including current permanent VA employees and current permanent federal employees of other agencies.

What you would do

  • Assess and diagnose mental health disorders in primary care patients
  • Provide same-day mental health visits in person, by telehealth, or by phone
  • Deliver evidence-based therapy such as CBT and motivational interviewing
  • Consult with primary care staff and community providers on treatment plans
  • Supervise and train social work interns and post-doctoral fellows

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least 2 years of experience after you earned advanced practice clinical licensure, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be equivalent to the GS-11 level.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • Advanced-level state license or certification, including an advanced generalist or clinical exam, and the ability to provide licensure supervision

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Copy of your state license or professional certification
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, using the online occupational questionnaire. Your application, resume and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Use a long-form resume or CV that clearly shows your dates, duties and hours worked, since the 2-page limit does not apply.
  • If you use your degree to qualify, attach your transcript and make sure your school is accredited.
  • If you want student loan repayment, submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) and relocation assistance may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. The Education Debt Reduction Program can repay student loans, up to $200,000, and you must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required unless you have an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Applicants pending required education or licensure may be tentatively selected but not hired until met

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$113,708 – $147,824 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBTG-13101715-27-CS

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