Social Worker - Inpatient

Summary

Join the VA Fayetteville, NC as an Inpatient Social Worker, delivering essential support to veterans and their families. Apply your expertise to address complex needs such as homelessness, mental health, and bereavement. Provide discharge planning, assist with benefits, and coordinate community resources to ensure comprehensive care. Contribute to meaningful outcomes and improve the lives of those who have served. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency This position is open to the public NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position offers an opportunity for a dedicated Social Worker to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families. The Social Worker will provide comprehensive psychosocial services, including assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of resources, to support veterans' health and well-being. Join our team and help improve the quality of life for those who have served our nation. Duties include but not limited to:

• Independently perform case finding and outreach activities to identify veterans with psychosocial needs.
• Screen veterans for mental health, social, and medical concerns to determine appropriate interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate the veteran's overall well-being and needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with veterans, their families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling or psychotherapy to address emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
• Coordinate community-based services and resources, including referrals to VA programs, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Identify high-risk patients requiring case management and coordinate services to address complex needs.
• Offer crisis intervention services, addressing immediate concerns and coordinating follow-up care.
• Serve as a liaison to family members, facilitating family conferences and providing support during treatment.
• Maintain effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families to promote engagement and trust.
• Provide consultation and education to VA staff regarding the psychosocial aspects of veteran care and treatment adherence.
• Evaluate own practice through peer review, case conferences, and organizational assessments to ensure quality care.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Facilitate referrals based on veteran needs and eligibility, including benefits and service programs.
• Support VA missions by delivering respectful, courteous, and customer-focused service to veterans, families, and colleagues.
• Handle conflicts and resolve problems constructively and professionally.
• Utilize word-processing, data management, and computer systems relevant to VA documentation and reporting.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am-16:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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