Senior Social Worker (VA/DoD Liaison)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fort Bragg (NC)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 139,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a VA/DoD Liaison to facilitate seamless health care transitions for injured and ill Service members and Veterans from DoD MTFs to VA facilities.

On-site collaboration with MTF teams, clinicians, and enrollment staff is required to ensure timely access to VA benefits and services. Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, educating patients about VA resources, registering individuals in VA systems, and reporting on transition mechanics

Qualifications

Education verification required for foreign or domestic qualifications.
Knowledge of VA health care benefits, DoD/VA policies, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Works closely with MTF treatment team to coordinate discharge planning to VA facilities.
Educates service members and families about VA health benefits and resources.
Registers active duty personnel or enrolls veterans in the VA system using referral information.
Collaborates with MTF social workers, nurses, case managers, and discharge planners to identify transfer-ready patients.
Prepares reports and presentations on the seamless transition process for VA staff and DoD personnel.

Skills

Discharge planning

VA benefits knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education on benefits

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary role of the VA Liaison, through a nationally recognized initiative, is to ensure a seamless transition of the health care of injured and ill Service members and Veterans from the Department of War (DOW) Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate VA health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The primary role of the VA Liaison is to ensure the transfer of health care, both inpatient and outpatient, from the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate VA health care facility. The VA Liaisons must work on site at the MTF with staff, service members(s), families, and Veterans to ensure priority access to needed health care services and education regarding VHA benefits.

Duties to include but not limit to: Works closely with the MTF treatment team, as an independent practitioner, using advanced practice skills and expertise to provide ongoing consultation regarding complex discharge planning issues, VA health care benefits, resources, and facilities.

Develops relationships and collaborating with the MTF social workers, nurses, case managers, managed care staff, and discharge planners to identify patients ready for discharge to a VA health care facility and to obtain clear referral information and authorization for VHA to treat those still on active duty.

Meets with the service member and/or family to provide education and an overview of VA health benefits and resources to address current medical and psychosocial issues identified as part of the service member's treatment plan. Coordinates with the liaison's home VA health care facility Enrollment Coordinator to initially register active duty service members or enroll veterans at their facility utilizing the referral information.

Registering active duty service members in the VA computer system eases transfer of care to the VA health care facility. Collaborates with MTF social workers, nurses and case managers to identify the VA health care facility where care will be transferred and an accepting physician at that facility.

To ensure ease of registration or enrollment procedures, information is transmitted using PDX or Network Health Exchange (NHE) from the liaison's facility to the identified receiving VA health care facility. Identifies and communicates with the Post 9/11 M2VA Program Manager at the receiving VA health care facility to initiate and process referrals and linkages for transfers of care.

Prepares reports, briefs, and/or presentations for VA staff at all levels, DoD staff, Congressional Staff, Community Organizations, etc. regarding the Seamless Transition process and specific mechanics of their program.

Interprets guidelines consisting of VHA general administrative and clinical management policies, directives, handbooks, nationwide patient care initiatives, VA and VBA policies and procedures, Public Law, Federal Regulations, the Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, and other program-specific guidelines. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available.

Telework: Ad hoc at the Supervisor's discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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/.

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 $106727 – $138748/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.