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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, Georgia located in Social Work Service.
- →The Senior Social Worker position is a non-supervisory position that reports to the Program Coordinator, Supervisory Social Worker, or Chief of Social Work or designee(s).
- →Key Responsibilities Provide advanced clinical psychosocial and case management services for Veterans in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including those experiencing frequent crises or limited support systems.
- →Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments through interviews with Veterans and families to identify presenting problems, causes, and impacts on overall functioning.
- →Deliver supportive counseling and case management to promote stability and reduce stress throughout the treatment process.
- →Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement safe and effective discharge plans.
- →Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement efforts, and ongoing professional development activities.
- →Maintain current knowledge of community resources, healthcare regulations, and established social work best practices.
- →Document clinical assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
- →Evaluate clinical data to identify needs, strengths, risk factors, acuity levels, and appropriate treatment options using advanced clinical judgment.
- →Serve as a liaison for the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center's Department of Social Work in delivering specialized mental health and case management services.
- →Support treatment team assignments and consult with specialists to coordinate care for Veterans with co-morbid conditions.
- →Educate and guide Veterans and families on available resources, treatment options, and effective coping strategies.
- →Assess Veteran health education needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to address them.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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