This professional Social Worker is assigned to Primary Care Teams (PACT) with responsibility to provide social work services to adult Veterans receiving care at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. This Social Worker will provide open access to Veterans seeking these services and timely response to individuals in psychosocial crisis in PACT, as well as supporting the behavioral health needs of those in crisis.
Major Duties: Professional social worker assigned to support Social Work Service programming.
Incumbent must possess the knowledge of implementing treatment modalities; and how to do the following: 1) identify level of functioning, degree of impairment in occupational, social, academic, interpersonal and family area; 2) evaluate and assess lethality, 3) perform mental status exams (MSE), 4) assess and intervene with patients of suspected abuse and provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups.
Determines the presenting problem, psychosocial factors impacting the problem, and obstacles to treatment and/or follow through with recommended treatments. Provides social work case management coordination with members of the treatment team, to ensure a collaborative effort to meet the treatment goals for a Veteran. Acts as a liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for Veterans and/or their families.
Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families with proficiency. Works with Veterans and their families experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Completes thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the mental health diagnosis, psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.
Utilizes assessment in developing and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable. Uses demonstrated knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, which includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their side effects, and medical terminology.
Conducts psychosocial assessments of high-risk patients to identify suicidality through use of the Suicide Risk Assessment (CSRE) and other appropriate tools independently. Participates actively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team through collaboration with Veterans and family, in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions.
Facilitates action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner. Communityplacements can involve but are not limited to referrals to contract nursing homes, Community Living Centers, residential care homes, inpatient and outpatient hospice services.
Implements psychotherapeutic treatment modalities, provide educational classes, and/or treatment and supportive groups for Veterans and families based on knowledge and ability.
Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives, which includes the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, information, and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs.
Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning and compliance with treatment. Must possess and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds.
Acts as a liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed. PACT duties are typically carried out at the duty station, with some execptions as determined by the chief of social work, to ensure all Veterans receive appropriate care. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am t0 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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/.
Ian.Quentin@va.gov · 928-445-4860 X6720
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82934 – $107819/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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