Senior Social Worker (Rehab Service)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Senior Social Worker position within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System provides advanced-level clinical psychosocial and case management services to Veterans and their families. Working independently under Social Work leadership, the incumbent delivers specialized, high-level clinical practice to address complex biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs. Key Responsibilities Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Available Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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) Functional Statement #: 11836-F VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent is a Senior Social Worker and provides social work case management services as well as program coordination and development in the inpatient Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC), Comprehensive Rehab Center (CRC), residential Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP) and Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Duties include, however, not limited to: Provides ongoing comprehensive social work services to returning combat service members, Veterans, and their families over the course of time VHA health care services are being provided. Responsible for the coordination of services with the following agencies: VHA, Department of Defense (DoD), Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Veteran Benefits Affairs (VBA), Vet Centers, as well as wide-ranging community agencies (e.g., child care agencies, housing facilities, financial institutions, employment agencies, etc.) to ensure the most appropriate comprehensive care. Independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members. Formulates and implements a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary treatment team. Independently provides a full range of assessment and evaluation services appropriate to the care setting. Develops treatment plans to address the needs of patients. Demonstrates leadership in developing and expanding professional intervention strategies. Creates plans of action to ensuring assessment and crisis intervention services are maximized based on circumstances and availability of resources. Requirements & Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $129222 – $167993/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-08. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. 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