Veteran Care Social Worker – Primary Care & Crisis Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker to join the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System's Primary Care Teams (PACT). The role provides social work services to adult Veterans, ensures open access to care, and responds promptly to psychosocial crises within the team.

Ideal candidates will have an MSW with state licensure and be proficient in English; responsibilities include assessments, care coordination, and linking Veterans to community resources.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program; doctoral degree not a substitute.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to adult Veterans in Primary Care Teams (PACT).
• Ensure open access to Veterans seeking services and timely crisis response.
• Support behavioral health needs of Veterans in crisis; coordinate care across disciplines.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Community resources knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker to join the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System's Primary Care Teams (PACT). The role provides social work services to adult Veterans, ensures open access to care, and responds promptly to psychosocial crises within the team.

Ideal candidates will have an MSW with state licensure and be proficient in English; responsibilities include assessments, care coordination, and linking Veterans to community resources.