Social Worker - PCMHI

Veterans Health Administration•Brownsburg, IN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker in Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) provides essential behavioral health support within a primary care setting. Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, developing treatment goals in collaboration with Veterans and their primary care teams, arranging referrals to VA and community resources, advocating for patients, and providing crisis intervention. This role requires working with a multi-disciplinary team and maintaining professional knowledge of social work theories and principles to ensure high-quality care for Veterans.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must possess a master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school.
Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
For GS-11, must possess a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level.

Nice To Haves

Health psychology/clinical experience related to PCMHI.

Responsibilities

Screening and performing functional assessments using behavioral health tools.
Developing treatment goals in collaboration with the Veteran, their family, and the PACT.
Maintaining professional knowledge of social work theories, principles, and values.
Arranging referrals to needed VA and community resources.
Participating in multi-disciplinary conferences.
Assisting Veterans and families in obtaining medical, financial, and social resources.
Acting as an advocate for the patient and family.
Intervening in crises and developing crisis management and safety plans.
Performing risk assessments for self-harm and initiating intake procedures for inpatient psychiatry when necessary.