Veteran-Centric Social Worker — ED & Inpatient Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is recruiting a Licensed Social Worker for the Emergency Department and Acute Inpatient Medicine/Surgery. Assignment is mission dependent and may include inpatient medical/surgical floors, Emergency Department, PACT Team, CLC or other social work coverage areas as defined by social work supervisor.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in social work (CSWE-accredited) and be licensed or certified to independently practice at the MSW level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the MSW level.
• U.S. Citizenship and English proficiency required.
• Licensure exception available for GS-9 with later licensure.
• Experience in ED/inpatient hospital social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and counseling for Veterans and families.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and develop treatment plans.
• Apply treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups.
• Coordinate with community agencies and maintain relationships with clients and staff.
• Maintain knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and terminology.

Skills

Veteran-centric approach

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Client and agency communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is recruiting a Licensed Social Worker for the Emergency Department and Acute Inpatient Medicine/Surgery. Assignment is mission dependent and may include inpatient medical/surgical floors, Emergency Department, PACT Team, CLC or other social work coverage areas as defined by social work supervisor.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in social work (CSWE-accredited) and be licensed or certified to independently practice at the MSW level.