Social Worker (Mental Health Treatment Coordinator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker to serve as the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team. This role focuses on care coordination for Veterans, requiring specific qualifications and responsibilities related to mental health treatment and community resource management.

Qualifications

• Must meet education, licensure, and experience requirements for GS-9 or GS-11.
• Knowledge of treatment procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Veteran care activities.
• Assess psychosocial needs and implement treatment modalities.
• Coordinate community resources.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health diagnoses

Effective communication skills

Education

Relevant education and licensure

Job description

The Social Worker position serves as the Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team (BHIP) under the Behavioral Health Service. This role involves care coordination, which is a system-wide approach to organizing Veteran care activities among participants to ensure effective service delivery.

Functions:

The position requires meeting specific qualifications, including education, licensure, and experience, with detailed requirements outlined for GS-9 and GS-11 levels. Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, implementing treatment modalities, and coordinating community resources. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of mental health diagnoses, treatment procedures, and effective communication skills.

Physical and environmental requirements include light lifting, computer use, and working closely with others or independently.