Senior Social Worker: Veteran Community Care & Coordination

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Social Worker (Community Care Social Worker) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs works with hospital staff to coordinate community care for eligible veterans, ensuring seamless transitions and appropriate services.

Applicants may be referred while meeting requirements; licensure at the master’s level is required, and grandfather provisions may apply for current VA employees. This is a GS-12 level position with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program; cannot substitute a PhD.
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master’s level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community care for eligible veterans in collaboration with hospital teams.
• Ensure appropriate coordination for community care and continuity of care for patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Complex case management

Consultation to colleagues

Policy development

Clinical leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Licensed social worker (state)

Job description

The Senior Social Worker (Community Care Social Worker) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs works with hospital staff to coordinate community care for eligible veterans, ensuring seamless transitions and appropriate services.

Applicants may be referred while meeting requirements; licensure at the master’s level is required, and grandfather provisions may apply for current VA employees. This is a GS-12 level position with advancement opportunities.