Social Worker

Quick Facts

• Role: Social Worker (GS-9 to GS-11; full performance level GS-11)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Telework: Available as determined by agency policy

• Virtual: Not a virtual position

Description

The Social Worker provides social work services to veterans and their families within primary care or specialty clinics. The role includes crisis intervention, case management, short-term solution-focused counseling, advocacy, and coordination of referrals to VA and community resources. You will complete brief biopsychosocial assessments and work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement veteran-centered treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat complicated biopsychosocial problems using brief assessments

• Provide single-session or short-term, solution-focused counseling for individuals and families in crisis

• Establish and maintain effective therapeutic rapport with veterans and families

• Independently complete psychosocial assessments to determine functioning and needs

• Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team and implement a veteran-centered plan

• Apply medical and mental health diagnostic knowledge and understand medications and effects/side effects

• Coordinate continuity of health services and execute timely discharge plans

• Act as a liaison between veterans/families and VA/community resources

• Provide consultation and education on community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advance directives

• Consult with staff on psychosocial needs and impact on care planning, compliance, and discharge

• Provide advocacy and case management across the continuum of care

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on position type and hours. Further details are available through the hiring agency’s benefits information.