Social Worker

The Community Living Centers (CLC) - Acute Care Social Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for providing care coordination services to Veterans in the CLC and in the Acute Care setting.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include: The CLC/Acute Care Social Worker will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team; be knowledgeable of VA and community resources; provide information/education to staff, Veterans, and caregivers; and serve as a liaison to assist with coordination of Veterans care needs. The CLC/Acute Care Social Worker will be knowledgeable of the criteria and standards for CLC and Acute Care setting and assists with the screening and admissions process; conduct psychosocial assessments; compose DSM diagnosis/diagnoses if needed; assess level of functioning and needs; participate in care planning; provide psychosocial interventions; assist with completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Minimum Data Set (MOS) as needed; complete screenings and reminders, including but not limited to the C-SSRS and case mix tool; provide crisis management; and provide case management and coordination for VA and community services. The CLC/Acute Care Social Worker will participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings; facilitate referrals and consults and ensure that the Veteran's identifying concern is addressed and concluded by the receiving consultant; and complete discharge planning to include coordinating placements. The CLC/Acute Care Social Worker will participate in team performance improvement and sustainment activities; relay issues pertaining to quality of care; demonstrate an understanding of the Joint Patient Safety Reporting system, entering reports as needed; and be knowledgeable of directives, Joint Commission standards, Long Term Care regulations and other relevant policies and procedures. Discipline-specific care includes knowledge of VA and community services and resources; ability to work with Veterans and support persons from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. Other duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 / Social Worker 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. 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.