Veteran-Centered Social Worker (MSW) - EDRP Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a social worker to deliver veteran-centered interventions and counseling, assessing needs, and implementing treatment plans.

This role emphasizes individual, family, and group modalities to achieve outcomes for Veterans and their families. Required is a CSWE-accredited Master’s in Social Work, licensure to practice at the master’s level, and the ability to address medical/mental health considerations in care planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensed or certified to practice social work; licensing required by GS levels.
• Ability to assess Veterans' psychosocial needs and formulate a treatment plan.
• Knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions, counseling to Veterans and families.
• Assess psychosocial functioning, formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Utilize group/individual modalities to reach treatment goals; crisis work as needed.

Skills

Veteran-focused interventions

Counseling skills

Communication with clients

Assessment of psychosocial functioning

Education

Master's in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a social worker to deliver veteran-centered interventions and counseling, assessing needs, and implementing treatment plans.

This role emphasizes individual, family, and group modalities to achieve outcomes for Veterans and their families. Required is a CSWE-accredited Master’s in Social Work, licensure to practice at the master’s level, and the ability to address medical/mental health considerations in care planning.