Department of Veterans Affairs
The Social Worker in this position functions as a GS-12 Social Worker in Community Engagement and Reintegration Services (CERS) and serves as a member of the Veterans Mental Evaluation Team (VMET). The incumbent works with a patient population experiencing highly complex medical and mental health challenges
- VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker serves as an outreach specialist and case manager for the VMET program. Primary responsibilities include outreach to homeless Veterans, triage, crisis intervention and assessment, linkage to resources, coordination of care, case management, community networking, and advocacy. Building community relationships and identifying available resources is an integral component of this role. The VMET program is based at the Medical Center within the VA Police Department (VAPD), and all services are delivered through a police/social worker dyad. Veterans receive VMET services both within and outside the hospital environment; however, VMET social workers- accompanied by their police partners-primarily provide services to Veterans in the community. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4: 30 pm Telework: Ad hoc may be available after 90-days Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; hearing (aid permitted).
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