Social worker-Outpatient

The temporary intermittent social worker is assigned to integrated clinical communities where a coverage need exists. The position will primarily serve outpatient integrated clinical communities responsible for direct patient care of Veterans. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: Independently conducts psychosocial assessments Conducts interviews or observes the patient to assess emotional, functional or psychological condition. Employs professional processes in using interview, observation, personal histories and other measurement devices in the assessment of a diverse group of clients. Develops treatment interventions including but not exclusively, crisis intervention, social work case management, education on Advance Directives, grief counseling, guidance, advocacy, supportive counseling, recovery focused counseling and other treatment approaches that may be necessary. Coordinates community-based services. Information, referral and linkage services for both veteran and family members are provided, including VA resources and benefits and non-VA resources and benefits. Provides crisis intervention for veterans in financial crisis, emotional crisis due to physical or psychiatric conditions and crises necessitated by a marked change in life style, changes in functioning or environmental or social situations. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Provides coverage for other staff in the facility as needed. The incumbent must possess a current driver's license and drive a government vehicle in carrying out professional duties when deemed necessarily. Work Schedule: Varies - Intermittent Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized