Impactful Veterans Outpatient Social Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Knoxville (TN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs' Knoxville Outpatient Clinic is seeking a professional Social Worker to provide medical social work services to eligible veterans, addressing biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs within a treatment-focused environment.

The role also involves generalist social work functions, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with Veterans and families, care teams, and community resources to enhance care and access to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (CSWE-accredited) required.
• Licensed/social work certification required at the GS-11 level; waiver applies only at GS-9.
• Ability to work with veterans and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses and treatments.

Responsabilités

• Provide medical social work services to eligible veterans.
• Assist with psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Coordinate referrals to community and government services.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and staff.

Connaissances

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Cultural sensitivity

Coordination of care

Medical terminology

Formation

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Description du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs' Knoxville Outpatient Clinic is seeking a professional Social Worker to provide medical social work services to eligible veterans, addressing biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs within a treatment-focused environment.

The role also involves generalist social work functions, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with Veterans and families, care teams, and community resources to enhance care and access to