If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-11822751-23-ER. Position requires a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems. Responsibilities include the assessment of psychosocial problems, often at a time when the Veteran is experiencing crisis and include the provision of short-term, solution-focused counseling with Veterans and/or their family members/significant others. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Edu