Senior Social Worker
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title
VA Careers - Social Work
Major Duties
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of Veterans requiring specialized care and develop individualized treatment plans addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling to Veterans and families experiencing psychiatric, medical, or social challenges, identifying strengths, coping skills, and needed supports in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with Veterans, families, staff, and community agencies while communicating clearly and professionally in both oral and written formats.
- Apply knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, related treatments, medications, and terminology in clinical decision-making.
- Utilize computer software for documentation, data management, and tracking, and learn additional applications required by VHA systems.
- Identify appropriate community resources, make referrals, and coordinate services with VA, community, and governmental agencies to meet Veteran needs.
- Provide consultation to staff regarding the psychosocial needs of Veterans and how psychosocial factors influence healthcare engagement and treatment compliance.
- Implement psychosocial treatment modalities for individuals, families, and groups using supportive counseling, problem-solving approaches, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Offer orientation, coaching, and mentorship to new social workers and graduate-level social work students; serve as a field instructor for VHA student placements.
- Engage in ongoing self-evaluation through peer review, case conferences, research participation, and other professional development activities.
Work Schedule
Full Time - Monday - Friday 7:30a.m. -4:00p.m. or 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Telework
Available at the discretion of the supervisor.
Functional Statement #
55835-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
Not Authorized
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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