Veteran-Focused Social Worker (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a licensed MSW for a Social Worker role at the GS-9 to GS-11 level. The position focuses on psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and veterans care, working with families and caregivers within an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, and hold licensure. Knowledge of medical and mental health conditions is essential; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and proficient in English.
• MSW from CSWE-accredited program; doctoral degree not substitutable.
• Licensure/certification required at MSW level; waiver possible for GS-9 with prerequisites.
• Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide veteran-centric counseling and interventions.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and community agencies.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Veteran-centric approach

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

State licensure as social worker

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a licensed MSW for a Social Worker role at the GS-9 to GS-11 level. The position focuses on psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and veterans care, working with families and caregivers within an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, and hold licensure. Knowledge of medical and mental health conditions is essential; English proficiency is required.