Senior Social Worker (VA/DoD Liaison)

The primary role of the VA Liaison, through a nationally recognized initiative, is to ensure a seamless transition of the health care of injured and ill Service members and Veterans from the Department of War (DOW) Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate VA health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system.

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include, but are not limited to: Works closely with the MTF treatment team as an independent practitioner and will use advanced practice skills and expertise to provide ongoing consultation regarding complex discharge planning issues. Assist with navigating and providing education on VA health care benefits, resources, and facilities through an intimate knowledge of VHA programs and services nationwide and the ability to match Veterans' needs with appropriate resources. Develops relationships and collaborates with the MTF social workers, nurses, case managers, managed care staff, and discharge planners to identify Service members and Veterans ready for discharge to a VA health care facility. Obtains clear referral information and authorization for VHA to treat those still on active duty, which will include the MTF Medical Records; VA Referral Form (entitled Military Treatment Facility Referral Form to VA Liaison); Admission Sheet; Clinical and Consult Orders; or other authorization for VHA to provide services and bill TRICARE or other appropriate entity through a VA-DOD Sharing Agreement. Clearly identify the Service member's/Veteran's health care and psychosocial needs and include requests for VHA health care services to ensure Clinical and Consult Orders or authorizations, specifying which VHA services are authorized and are completed prior to the transfer of any Service member(s)/Veteran(s) to a VA health care facility. Uses advanced clinical skills to assess the Service member/Veteran and family's psychosocial situation, their ability to comprehend and comply with VA's treatment plan determined by the MTF staff, and any special needs of the Service member/Veteran and family that may impact reaching optimal psychosocial functioning. Coordinates with the home VA health care facility Enrollment Coordinator and Military to VA (M2VA) Team, to initially register active duty Service members or enroll Veterans at their facility utilizing the referral information. Identifies and collaborates with the M2VA Program Manager and Lead Coordinator, if applicable, at the receiving VA health care facility to initiate and process referrals and linkages for transfers of care. Documents all Liaison activity in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) using as well as documenting in the Federal Case Management Tool (FCMT) or its equivalent. Facilitates continuity of care by communicating and collaborating with the Service member and family regarding the plans for transition while determining any unique needs of the Service member/Veteran and/or family receiving VA health care to further facilitate the transition of care. Prepares reports, briefs, and presentations for VA, DOD and Congressional Staff as well as Community Organizations regarding the seamless transition process and specific mechanics of the VA/DOD Liaison Program. Manages the day-to-day operations of the VA Liaison initiative and provides accountability to program effectiveness and modifications of service patterns to enhance customer service. Interprets guidelines from: VHA general administrative and clinical management policies VHA Directives, Handbooks, and nationwide patient care initiatives VA and VBA policies and procedures. Public Law and Federal Regulations. The Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards. Other program-specific guidelines. Collaborates with VA, VHA, VBA, DOD, Veterans Service Organizations, and other Federal agencies as well as with professional organizations, accrediting bodies, and the public Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, appropriate facility meetings, and Social Work meetings as assigned and shares knowledge and experiences gained from his/her own clinical practice and education relevant to the field of social work. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized at supervisory discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Senior Social Workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which includes an advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. All states except California use a series of licensure exams administered by the ASWB. Information can be found at https:// www.aswb.org/ 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/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. NOTE: If your school was accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.