Clinical Social Worker - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) in a VA setting. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with specific national requirements and a licensure expectation.

Masters of Social Work from an accredited program is required, with state licensure at higher levels for advancement. This role emphasizes clinical practice with Veterans and their families and adherence to VHA standards.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have knowledge of current professional social work practices and be post-MSW.
• Experience and education must be active professional practice as defined by the licensing board.
• LICENSURE: state license or certification required for GS-11, waiver possible for GS-9 via supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with Veterans and family members from diverse backgrounds to formulate and implement a treatment plan.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and needs, identifying problems, strengths, and required assistance.
• Implement treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups to achieve goals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and community agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.

Skills

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Veterans knowledge

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) in a VA setting. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with specific national requirements and a licensure expectation.

Masters of Social Work from an accredited program is required, with state licensure at higher levels for advancement. This role emphasizes clinical practice with Veterans and their families and adherence to VHA standards.