Social Worker for Veterans - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Akron, OH, seeks a Social Worker (GS-9/11) to deliver psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination for Veterans and their families. The position supports licensure requirements and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Applicants must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and state licensure, with strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure/certification to practice social work in state.
• Ability to work with Veterans and families from diverse backgrounds.
• English proficiency for written and spoken communications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate psychosocial assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with Veterans, families, and care teams to coordinate care.
• Apply psychosocial interventions across individuals, families, and groups.
• Provide counseling and support within VHA guidelines.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Veteran engagement

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

State licensure/certification

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Akron, OH, seeks a Social Worker (GS-9/11) to deliver psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination for Veterans and their families. The position supports licensure requirements and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Applicants must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and state licensure, with strong communication and team collaboration skills.