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Supervisory Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $111K – $144K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Social Work ENFJESFJINFJINFP Operations
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About the Role

The Emergency Department Supervisory Social Worker works within the Social Work Service Line as a front-line supervisor for the Emergency Department (ED). The incumbent is responsible for the professional practice of the social workers in which s/he oversees. They are also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit, supervise staff, disciplinary matters and manages all leave request.

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 Assures team members are compliant with applicable Federal and State laws.
  • Oversee the management of Veteran complaints and issues.
  • Contributes to the development of program goals and objectives to meet VHA social work requirements.
  • Directly supervises both clinical and administrative personnel.
  • Participates in the development and coordination of all medical center plans pertaining to ED and Mental Health unit services.
  • Assist in development and execution of ongoing program evaluation and data driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program as needed or indicated Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures Complies with national and local performance measures.
  • Evaluates ED SW practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means.
  • Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluative Social Work appropriate services for Veterans receiving treatment.
  • Provides a full range of biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Engages in discharge planning for emergency room patients.
  • Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the setting and presenting problem.
  • Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services.
  • Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
  • Has advance practice level of knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.

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 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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