Senior Social Worker - Mental Health & Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

EDRP eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide expert mental health services within primary care, conducting assessments, brief interventions, and crisis management.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely referrals, and adherence to VA policies. You will coordinate interdisciplinary care, support Veteran engagement, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining high standards of documentation and patient-centered care.

Formación

• Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Responsabilidades

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Senior Social Worker in VA Augusta provides expert mental health services within primary care - conducting assessments - brief interventions - and crisis management
• They collaborate with teams - coordinate care - and support Veterans' access to services - ensuring compliance with policies - privacy - and safety standards
• The role emphasizes independence - professional development - and culturally sensitive - age-appropriate care
• Duties include - however - not limited to: Conducts independent diagnostic - psychosocial - and behavioral health assessments to identify Veteran needs and guide treatment planning
• Provides brief - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to support behavioral medicine and mental health concerns in primary care or specialty settings
• Delivers consultation and guidance to interdisciplinary providers - supporting clinical decision-making - care coordination - and Veteran engagement
• Coordinates care across primary care - mental health - social work - community programs - and specialty services - ensuring timely referrals - follow-up - and smooth transitions of care
• Develops - implements - and updates treatment plans - clinical documentation - and program-related operational procedures consistent with VA standards and performance measures
• Performs crisis intervention - including suicide risk assessment - stabilization - safety planning - and determining urgent escalation needs
• Participates in program development - evaluation - and quality improvement initiatives - contributing to data-driven enhancements in service delivery
• Provides education and resource navigation for Veterans and families - helping them access VA and community supports and reduce barriers to care
• Collaborates in team meetings - interdisciplinary case reviews - and coordinated care planning - promoting Veteran-centered integrated services
• Maintains compliance with documentation - privacy standards - VA policies - and regulatory requirements - ensuring quality and safety in clinical practice
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Lakita Bush @ [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Educación

MSW CSWE-accredited

Licensed at advanced practice level

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide expert mental health services within primary care, conducting assessments, brief interventions, and crisis management.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely referrals, and adherence to VA policies. You will coordinate interdisciplinary care, support Veteran engagement, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining high standards of documentation and patient-centered care.