Social Worker - EDRP Eligible, Impactful Care & Referrals

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker at the GS-11 level to support Veterans’ health and well-being.

The role requires an MSW from an accredited school and state licensure or certification, with potential EDRP eligibility and adherence to VA policy. Experience in health care social work, strong assessment skills, and the ability to coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-MSW professional social work experience in a health care or related setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to coordinate services.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and implement treatment interventions.
• Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures to inform plans.
• Ability to provide consultation to new social workers and staff on psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and governmental services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address psychosocial needs.
• Provide counseling and support to patients, families, and groups.
• Offer consultation and supervision to newer social workers and trainees.

Skills

Community resources

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Client counseling

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Doctoral degree substitution allowed

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker at the GS-11 level to support Veterans’ health and well-being.

The role requires an MSW from an accredited school and state licensure or certification, with potential EDRP eligibility and adherence to VA policy. Experience in health care social work, strong assessment skills, and the ability to coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team are essential.