Senior Social Worker

The VA Liaison is seen as the Veterans Health administration (VHA) representative to the military installation and must represent the VA in all aspects of patient care, transfer, and outreach. The primary role of the VA Liaison is to ensure the transfer of health care, both inpatient and outpatient, from the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility.

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 Develop relationships and collaborate with the MTF social workers, nurses, case managers, managed care staff, and discharge planners to identify patients ready for discharge to VHA, and to obtain clear referral information and authorization for VHA to treat those still on active duty. Meet with Service Members and/or family to provide education and an overview of VHA health benefits and resources to address current medical and psychosocial issues identified as part of the Service Member's treatment plan. In collaboration with the MTF treatment team, the Liaison must use advanced clinical skills to assess the patient and/or family's psychosocial situation, their ability to comprehend and comply with VA treatment plan that has been determined by the MTF staff and any special needs of the patient and/or family that may impact reaching optimal psychosocial functioning. The incumbent will conduct brief psychotherapy if clinically appropriate. Collaborate with MTF social workers, nurses and case managers in identifying the VHA facility where care will be transferred and an accepting physician at that facility. To ensure ease of registration or enrollment procedures, information must be transmitted using PDX or Network Health Exchange (NHE) from the Liaisons facility to the identified receiving VHA facility. Document all Liaison activities in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in the nationally standardized template entitled Seamless Transition VA/DOD Liaison Note and in the MTF2VA tracking system or its equivalent. Prepare reports, briefs, and/or presentations for VA staff at all levels, DoD staff, Congressional staff, community organizations, etc. regarding the Seamless Transition process and specific mechanics of their program. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Liaison initiative and provides accountability to program effectiveness and modifications of service patterns to enhance customer service. Identifies gaps in the transition system and collaborates with MTF and DoD Staff and other departments to enhance the seamless transition process. Assist in educating Service Members and Veterans about the Whole Health System of Care in order for them to early on be aware of holistic and patient centered care that is offered at VHA. Responsible for the developing and implementation of a comprehensive outreach approach and community based education program for active duty, reserve, and national guard military members to inform them of readjustment, medical, mental health, and community services available for returning combat Veterans and non-combat Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 08:00am-04:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer 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) Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 71200-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 evaluation/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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.