The Medical/Surgical Acute Care Inpatient Social Worker assumes responsibility for the provision social work services to veterans and their families receiving care at Salisbury VA Medical Center (SVAMC) inpatient medical, surgical or ICU units.
Services provided include crisis intervention, discharge planning, case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, educational services and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by client.
Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to the SVAMC inpatient medical/surgical/ICU units.
The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated biopsychosocial problems of veterans referred to the unit social worker (SW.) The incumbent completes brief biopsychosocial assessments and provides single session or short-term, solution focused counseling with individuals and families who may be in crisis; supportive counseling, discharge planning, case management and referral for resources and benefits.
Duties include bot are not limited to: Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish effective therapeutic rapport with veterans/families referred by consultation, by pro-active SW case finding, by patient self-referral, or by any member of the treatment team. The incumbent is able to work independently with veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems.
Must independently complete psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable.
Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborate with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a veteran-centered treatment plan. Must collaborate with VAMC staff or community agencies to ensure continuity of health services for veterans in need of follow up care.
Incumbent will meet with veterans/family members as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner. Must possess knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling and/or supportive groups for veterans and families.
Must provide consultation and education to veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives. This includes the incumbent's knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs.
Must possess skills and knowledge to provide advocacy and case management services to veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care. The incumbent will be able to appropriately utilize principles of human growth and development over the life span and will be able to assist veterans in coping with loss and grief experiences from disability and terminal illness.
Must be knowledgeable of terms, treatment modalities and services used specifically to assess and treat individuals with medical problems. Must have thorough knowledge of discharge planning process and resources. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:15am - 3:45am Telework: ADHOC, as determined by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $71935 – $113152/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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