The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics (JAHVH) in Tampa, Florida is a Level I-A tertiary medical center. This position serves as a front line Social Worker and liaison for the VA, supporting the Office of Community Care (OCC) program.
Position works primarily with non-VA community hospital case managers across the Tampa VA catchment area to assist in discharge planning, safe transfers and smooth placements for Veterans to the next medically appropriate and ordered level of care.
Duties include, but are not limited to: The GS-09 Social Worker carries out duties under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is a qualified supervisor. This supervisor may not necessarily be from the same area where the incumbent works. Additionally, incumbents may receive day-to-day oversight from their section supervisor as needed GS 9 and GS 11 The Social Worker reports directly to the Non-Institutional Care Supervisor for Social Work Service.
In general, the Social Worker practices independently, consistently exercising independent judgment in day-to-day activities. Supervision/consultation is of an administrative and professional nature; with the Supervisory Social Worker, providing guidelines to the general policy and direction of the Non-Institutional Care section. The OCC Placement Specialist reports directly to the assigned PACT Supervisor for Social Work Service.
In general, the Social Worker practices independently, consistently exercising independent judgment in day-to-day activities. Supervision/consultation is of an administrative and professional nature; with the Supervisory Social Worker, providing guidelines to the general policy and direction of the Non-Institutional Care section. The social worker is also responsible to the Chief of Social Work Service for professional practice issues.
The social worker is expected to participate in professional activities within his/her respective discipline and, when needed, consults with the Chief of Social Work regarding discipline specific concerns. The Social Worker is responsible for independently discharging the mandates of the position. It is the incumbent's responsibility to solicit consultation as appropriate.
The incumbents' ongoing performance will be reviewed through direct supervision, reports, review of work, and information from others such as VA facility leadership and department leaders. Care provided may include assessments and case management of: Placement of Veterans from non-VA medical facilities to the next level of care. Responsible for assisting Office of Integrated Veteran Care (OIVC) patients with VA contract referral requests.
May be responsible for assisting with other patient placements as determined by assigned supervisor. Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, as well as identify and screen patients for psychosocial needs. Implements treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups.
Conducts psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team, and offers psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes of interventions. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for those services including VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
Makes rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to acute, short term, and/or long term placements. Utilizes multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.
This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans/patients and their families and/or caregivers. Works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
Maintains general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation and non-service connected pension. Maintains advanced knowledge of community resources as well as VA programs that support the psychosocial and financial needs of Veterans living independently in the community and facilitates referrals. Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 72192F; 72193F Social Worker Placement Specialist GS 9/11 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in social work.
Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Christal.Bess@va.gov · 813-816-7155 X100165
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $67570 – $106285/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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