Supervisory Social Worker

The Emergency Department Supervisory Social Worker works within the Social Work Service Line as a front-line supervisor for the Emergency Department (ED). The incumbent is responsible for the professional practice of the social workers in which s/he oversees. They are also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit, supervise staff, disciplinary matters and manages all leave request.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Assures team members are compliant with applicable Federal and State laws. Oversee the management of Veteran complaints and issues. Contributes to the development of program goals and objectives to meet VHA social work requirements. Directly supervises both clinical and administrative personnel. Participates in the development and coordination of all medical center plans pertaining to ED and Mental Health unit services. Assist in development and execution of ongoing program evaluation and data driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program as needed or indicated Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures Complies with national and local performance measures. Evaluates ED SW practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means. Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluative Social Work appropriate services for Veterans receiving treatment. Provides a full range of biopsychosocial assessments. Engages in discharge planning for emergency room patients. Facilitates patient and family education appropriate to the setting and presenting problem. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Has advance practice level of knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. Provides recovery-oriented interventions, with focus on individual Veteran needs. Coordinates community-based services. Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans. Serves as an advocate when appropriate and feasible for Veterans and their families. Assists with clinical coverage and administrative supervision supports. Provides on-site social work services to the greater healthcare system. Responsible for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department (SPED) practice and monitoring. Is the SPED point of contact for the ER. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 10:00am - 06:30pm 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. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 260292-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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 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.