Social Worker

Summary

The Mental Health Intensive Community Model (MHICM) Program is a highly specialized treatment modality where an interdisciplinary team of providers provides interventions to Veterans with serious mental illness who need extra support to live successfully in the community. MHICM providers will sometimes drive Veterans and their caregivers to the VA or to other locations in the community when clinically indicated. Location: Ambulatory Care Clinic, 26001 Redlands Blvd, Loma Linda, CA 92373

Duties

Resume Requirement: Your resume must be detailed include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The incumbent will be responsible for providing direct clinical care for Veterans with a serious mental illness (SMI) while under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker with the relevant experience to provide clinical supervision. This includes screening, case management, recovery-based counseling and psychotherapy, intake assessments, ongoing assessments, annual reviews, treatment/recovery planning, group therapy if assigned, and outreach services. The incumbent will help Veterans leverage internal strengths and external support to overcome limitations and barriers to optimize functional status and to stimulate progress on goals. The incumbent will provide culturally competent care and seek to understand the unique experience of the Veterans served. The incumbent will seek to involve the families and significant others in the assessment and treatment of the Veteran with the Veteran's authorization. The incumbent will provide Veterans and their families/significant others/caregivers supportive counseling related to helping Veterans with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance-related problems, co-occurring personality disorders, chronic or catastrophic illnesses, and other challenges. The incumbent will assist with housing placements and referrals to and coordination with various community agencies and VA services. The incumbent will follow suicide prevention protocols and will provide crisis intervention services consistent with those offered by MHICM. The incumbent will participate in discharge planning and aftercare planning in collaboration with other VA services. The incumbent will carry a caseload of Veterans diagnosed with both serious mental illness (SMI) and of Veterans dually diagnosed with both SMI and substance use disorder (SUD). The incumbent will review progress notes from other providers as needed. The incumbent will educate veterans and veterans' support networks on options available to them, including self-help and support in the community. The incumbent in this specific position will continuously gain experience in evidence-based SUD (substance use disorder) treatment to the extent that they will eventually be able to provide consultation and information sharing to other team members regarding SUD should they advance to the full performance level (GS 11) with MHICM. The incumbent will attend daily huddles and weekly team meetings, will meet with the MHICM Coordinator as needed, and will also meet regularly with the Mental Health Supervisor as scheduled and/or as needed. The incumbent will participate in process improvement activities, including making ongoing improvements to the incumbent's own social work practice as well as improvements related to the MHICM team as a whole and consistent with the Joint Commission. The incumbent will work according to Joint Commission standards and will seek information and education as needed to understand and to apply these standards. The incumbent will participate in peer chart audits and in providing meaningful input and feedback to teammates. The incumbent will also provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff related to the needs of veterans with serious mental illness and SUD and the impact of psychosocial problems on their engagement with health care and compliance with treatment. The incumbent will complete reports as needed and as requested from the MHICM Coordinator or the Mental Health Supervisor. The incumbent will complete NEPEC forms as required, will follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for MHICM, and will also follow suicide prevention protocols and other policies and procedures pertaining more broadly to the Mental Health Services. The incumbent will seek to minimize any "open encounters" through timely and proper documentation and will take action to prevent or correct these as advised. The incumbent will assist in implementing plans related to the challenges and opportunities derived from VHA metrics (e.g. SAIL). The incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which the incumbent is responsible. The incumbent must have a valid driver's license and be willing to transport veterans when indicated. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based upon the needs of the agency.) Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications and evaluation

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or 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 candidate's 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.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How to apply

All 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 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/02/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13073017. 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 and/or 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.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Transcript Resume Requirement: Your resume must be detailed include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action: Current Federal Employees are mandated to submit your recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) dated 2026 for eligibility that displays your actual and current grade, step, salary, and tenure. Award SF-50s are not considered eligible. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or 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-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) Professional Certification Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Additional information

Receiving 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. 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.Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.