Remote Social Worker: Mental Health & Community Care

Veterans Health Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a professional social worker to independently assess Veterans and their families, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and coordinate care across VA and community resources. The role supports Social Work Service programming and requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The incumbent will conduct MSEs, assess functional impairment, and facilitate community placements to promote optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Independently conducts thorough psychosocial assessments to determine mental health diagnosis and Veterans’ needs.
• Develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans to maximize independence.
• Identifies suicidality using the Suicide Risk Assessment and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and treatment planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate community placements and coordinate with Veterans and families for timely services.
• Educate Veterans and families about VA benefits, resources, and advance directives.
• Coordinate access to community services and other VA programs.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Lethality assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mental status exam (MSE)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a professional social worker to independently assess Veterans and their families, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and coordinate care across VA and community resources. The role supports Social Work Service programming and requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The incumbent will conduct MSEs, assess functional impairment, and facilitate community placements to promote optimal outcomes.