Primary Care/Mental Health Integration Program Social Worker

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Social Worker position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Central Alabama Health Care System (CAVHCS) in Columbus, GA located in the Mental Health Service. The Social Worker serves as a Collaborative Care Manager (CoCM), supporting delivery of evidence-based, measurement-driven mental health services within primary care settings. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes the primary care provider, collocated collaborative provider (CCC), and psychiatric consultant (PwPP). The Collaborative Care Manager uses clinical expertise to coordinate care, monitor progress, provide psychoeducation, and deliver brief interventions to Veterans with mild-to-moderate behavioral health conditions. Social Worker duties include but not limited to: Serves as a key point of contact for patients enrolled in the collaborative care model, conducting structured assessments, facilitating measurement-based care, and ensuring follow up and continuity. Coordinates care between primary care, mental health, and psychiatry team members, ensuring alignment with clinical recommendations and timely treatment adjustments. Reviews and interprets clinical assessments, provider documentation, and psychiatric recommendations to support integrated treatment planning. Provides patient education related to mental health conditions, medication adherence, coping strategies, and self-management techniques. Communicates directly with PCPs and psychiatric consultants to relay clinical updates and recommend treatment changes based on measurement-based outcomes. Documents all contacts and clinical decisions thoroughly and in compliance with local and national documentation standards. Participates in interdisciplinary case reviews, team huddles, and ongoing consultation processes. Engages in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation activities, and supports efforts to improve access, coordination, and veteran outcomes within PCMHI. May provide consultation and mentorship to trainees or less experienced staff participating in PCMHI services. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Work Schedule subject to change based on agency needs. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: 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 year). Parental 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 $144,000 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 VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59988F, 59999F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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