The Residential Screening Social Worker is responsible for coordinating and screening Veteran patients for one of the three VAMHCS residential programs. The social worker assesses Veterans for residential readiness, treatment goals, risk factors and placement. The GS-12 social worker may provide services or cross coverage to residential programs as needed.
Major Duties May Include but are not limited to: Manages consults as appropriate witihin policy timelines. Coordinates Residential screening as appropriate and documents in a timely and clinically appropriate manner. Screens and assesses for suicide risk per policy, completing the C-SSRS, CSRE and Suicide Safety Plan as appropriate. May participate in the education and supervision of social work graduate students and training.
Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the consumer constructively and appropriately. Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. May provide case management services to Veterans pending residential placement.
Independently 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, under the supervision of a State approved supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am- 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 260576-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.
Chanel.smith1@va.gov · 410-605-7000
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $110910 – $144186/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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