Social Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Paid time off

Federal pension

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker in Pensacola, FL to serve within HUD/VASH. The role includes psychosocial assessments, counseling and therapy, and coordinating community resources for veterans and families.

On-site in Pensacola with available telework flexibility. Applicants must hold licensure/certification to practice social work; familiarity with Veteran programs and evidence-based therapies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work.
• Experience delivering psychosocial assessments and evidence-based therapies.
• Knowledge of community resources and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Coordinate community-based services and information/referral for veteran programs.

Skills

Licensed social worker

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Social Workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work.. The physical location of this position will be in Pensacola Flordia and will work within the Housing and Urban Develepment (HUD) and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program..

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical Functions: Performs case finding functions, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Provides diagnostic, assessment and treatment services for the full range of mental health and substance use disorders.

Provides counseling and psychotherapy services for individuals, families, and groups utilizing evidence-based psychotherapies and psychosocial interventions as appropriate. Conducts psychosocial assessments. Utilizes measurement-based care practices based on programmatic objectives and Veterans' treatment goals and can include symptoms measures, clinical outcomes, or process measures. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran, family and BHIP team.

Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government and community agency programs. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to the treatment plan.

Evaluates their practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means. Performs comprehensive suicide risk assessments and develops and integrates safety planning and safety goals into the Veteran's collaborative, individualized treatment plan.

Non-Clinical Functions: Supports the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility. Participates actively in committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Deputy ACOS and/or ACOS, Mental Health Service.

Keeps their supervisor apprised of problems and seeks supervisor's input in developing solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. Ensures professional growth through continuing education by complying with licensure requirements and continuing education as appropriate to the area of assignment. Completes all Mandatory Talent Management System (TMS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) within required timeframes.

Completes clinical documentation according to MHC, Mental Health Service, and Medical Center standards; Maintains a level of productivity and quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment and consistent with Mental Health, Joint Commission, and facility standards.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to changed based on agency needs) 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: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 520-00673-F, 02132 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 $64584 – $102014/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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