Senior Social Worker (PACT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Harlingen (TX)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 122,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Social Worker for the TVC Bay Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System in Harlingen, TX. The role supports the GeriPACT team, coordinating psychosocial care for severely disabled and aging veterans to maximize independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include planning, documentation in CPRS, and mentoring staff. Telework is eligible; salary range posted is $93,537 to $121,601 per year.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work must be CSWE-accredited.
Education from accredited institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Eligibility for licensure or specialty certification supervision as applicable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with medicine and specialty clinics to improve veteran health care.
Develop the psychosocial component of the treatment plan for geriatric patients.
Address Advance Directives, Organ Donation, Guardianship, and Goals of Care.
Document interventions in CPRS promptly and accurately.
Teach and mentor staff; provide supervision for licensure or certifications.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship/teaching staff

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Incumbent is a Senior Social Worker in the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (TVCBHCS) assigned to the Valley Coastal Bend HCS Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team clinic.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: The Senior Social Worker works collaboratively with medicine and specialty clinics to further the VA mission in providing exceptional health care to improve the health and well-being of veterans. The Senior Social Worker is a member of the Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team (GeriPACT) interdisciplinary treatment team meeting for regularly scheduled team meetings.

The Senior Social Worker develops the psychosocial treatment component of the overall treatment plan. The Senior Social Worker ensures the plan of care addresses, in an interdisciplinary manner, the biopsychosocial status of severely disabled, frail, and/or older persons at risk for further decline and institutional placement, with the intention of optimizing their health, function and ability to live with the greatest degree of independence suitable for their situation.

The Senior Social Worker address Advance Directives, Organ Donation, Guardianship/Fiduciary status, and Goals of Care conversations in accordance with the standards of the work area. The Senior Social Worker will document social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record utilizing Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Documentation will be completed promptly and accurately per policy and/or procedures.

The Senior Social Worker demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications. The Senior Social Worker follows the Suicide Risk Assessment protocol on all patients with suicidal ideation and on any patient whose record is flagged "High Risk for Suicide". The Senior Social Worker participates and prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.

The Senior Social Worker utilizes data regarding day-to-day functioning and program evaluation. The incumbent ensures the GeriPACT program is in compliance with VHA directives and care is rendered pursuant to the guidance of Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 0800 - 1630 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Telework Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 57111F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. The master's degree in social work must be fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) - Accreditation NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

NOTE: If your school was accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93537 – $121601/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.