Social Worker (HUD-VASH)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Tacoma, WA

392d • $70,417 - $110,755 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (HUD-VASH) position at the US Veterans Health Administration involves providing direct services to Veterans, their families, and caregivers as part of the Housing and Urban Development - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Programs. The role focuses on independent case management, clinical services, and community outreach to support Veterans experiencing homelessness, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment and resources to maintain stable housing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in discharge planning and case management in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and mental health diagnoses.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Social Work.
• Experience working with Veterans or in community settings.
• Familiarity with VA performance measures and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent case management for a caseload of Veterans in the HUD-VASH program.
• Deliver a full range of clinical services including case work, individual, family, and group counseling, and discharge planning.
• Conduct outreach to identify and screen Veterans for mental health and housing needs.
• Implement evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions and measure outcomes.
• Perform psychological assessments and diagnose mental disorders in complex cases.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate community-based services and referrals to additional resources.
• Identify high-risk patients and provide crisis intervention and case management services.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and compliance with local policies and procedures.
• Maintain data and statistical compilations for accreditation and performance measures.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Loan repayment program
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment
• Traditional federal pension and 401K contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree