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The Senior Social Worker provides clinical psychosocial services at an advanced practice level to eligible veterans and their family members. Veteran patients are primarily from the Chillicothe catchment areas and services are provided at the assigned site (Chillicothe VA). The Senior Social Worker is a leading force for the complete care of Veterans and is required to interface as necessary with the patient, significant others, community agencies, and other staff. Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Assessment and referral services; design and preparation of diagnostic assessments; providing entry-level services for Veterans of all service eras; formulating and providing individual and group treatments; preparing initial and updated treatment plans; and planning for follow-up care after completion of treatment. Provides ethical individual, group and family mental health services to eligible combat and non-combat Veterans experiencing mental health symptoms. Adheres to Trauma Informed Care principles assuming the existence of a trauma history along with resilience. Participates in Measurement Based Care. A full range of psychodiagnostics services including psychosocial assessment, and using the most appropriate evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care in the delivery of a full range of psychosocial and multidisciplinary services in the outpatient programs. May participate in Tele-mental-health or similar activities in order to provide service for Veterans who are located a prohibitive distance from VA facilities. For all clinical duties, the Senior Social Worker works in the Outpatient Division of the Mental Health Careline (MHCL). Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings for Veterans enrolled in Outpatient Mental Health Services. The position interfaces with other departments and provides consultation services to medical center and CBOC staff on a wide variety of patient care issues, particularly related to identifying mental health concerns and social determinant needs of Veterans from all eras of service. Conducts evidence-based diagnostic assessment, and/or provides one or more evidence based therapies. Case Management services may also be part of the job assignment; Collaborates with PACT Social Work or other professionals is required to meet various needs of Veterans. This may entail travel to other VA sites or affiliated Vet Centers as necessary at times (e.g., to collaborate with colleagues, coordinate inter-site aspects of mental health care, or provide consultation, etc.). The Senior Social Worker will have familiarity with concrete resources to assist Veterans with psychosocial barriers, such as housing, food, or transportation. The position will interface with county mental health boards and law enforcement agencies to support development of Veteran-specific emergency processes that best utilize VA resources with sensitivity to Veteran-Military culture. The position assists with referrals for local, State, and Federal benefits as necessary and provides Employee Assistance Program counseling when called upon for such services and may work in the Urgent Care area as needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: May be available to a highly qualified applicant. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Senior Social Worker/PD91441-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required