Behavioral Health Social Worker - Interdisciplinary Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker to assess and support Veterans and their families. The role requires MSW from an accredited program, licensure, and strong counseling skills for individual, family, and group work.

You will develop treatment plans, coordinate community resources, and respond to crisis situations with professional judgment. Applicants may be referred prior to full licensure with a plan to obtain state licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• License or certification to independently practice social work at the master’s level (state).
• Non-citizens may be hired only as allowed by VA policy; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Assignment may require completion of licensure/certification prerequisites within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and formulate treatment plans for Veterans and families.
• Utilize counseling skills to support Veterans and family members and coordinate care with community agencies.
• Apply evidence-based treatment modalities and crisis intervention as needed.
• Establish professional relationships with clients, staff, and external partners.

Skills

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients & staff

Knowledge of medical & mental health

Resource coordination

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Doctoral degree substitution allowed for GS-11 (in lieu of one year professional experience)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker to assess and support Veterans and their families. The role requires MSW from an accredited program, licensure, and strong counseling skills for individual, family, and group work.

You will develop treatment plans, coordinate community resources, and respond to crisis situations with professional judgment. Applicants may be referred prior to full licensure with a plan to obtain state licensure.