Social Worker — Community Housing & Outreach

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) to provide psychosocial assessment and treatment for Veterans and their families. The role involves counseling, discharge planning, and coordinating care with community resources within a VA setting.

Applicants must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, be licensed or certified to practice social work, and demonstrate strong English proficiency. A valid driver's license may be required for incidental vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure/certification by a state for independent practice.
• English proficiency for spoken and written communication.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Driver's license and ability to operate a Government vehicle if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Counsel Veterans and families and address diverse backgrounds with counseling skills.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and formulate treatment plans.
• Implement treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and community agencies.
• Knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication

Medical knowledge

Education

MSW (CSWE)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker (GS-9/GS-11) to provide psychosocial assessment and treatment for Veterans and their families. The role involves counseling, discharge planning, and coordinating care with community resources within a VA setting.

Applicants must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, be licensed or certified to practice social work, and demonstrate strong English proficiency. A valid driver's license may be required for incidental vehicle operation.