Social Worker

Social Worker

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support adult and geriatric Veterans enrolled in the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program at the Finger Lakes Healthcare System. This position provides case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with VA and community-based service providers.

Location: Bath, NY

Salary: $74,678 - $97,087 per year

Pay Scale & Grade: GS-11

Work Schedule: Full-time, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Appointment Type: Permanent

Remote/Telework: Not available

Travel Required: 75% or less

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct social work services to adult and geriatric Veterans enrolled in the HBPC Program.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments in collaboration with Veterans, family members, caregivers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Contribute to treatment planning and establish achievable goals with Veterans and clinical staff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on VA and community resources, referrals, and support services.
• Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and education for Veterans and caregivers.
• Coordinate non-institutional and institutional services, including HBPC, home hospice, adult day health care, and skilled or non-skilled home care services.
• Document Veteran and family contacts in the electronic medical record using appropriate formats and templates.
• Communicate effectively with community agencies, Medical Center staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must have a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school of social work.
• Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• GS-11 applicants must have at least one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in a health care or social work-related setting, or a doctoral degree in social work.
• Must pass a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical examination.

Benefits and Incentives:

• Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program, subject to approval and eligibility requirements.
• Competitive salary with regular salary increases.
• Paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Federal retirement benefits, including pension and 401(k)-style savings with agency contributions.
• Federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance options.
• Paid parental leave eligibility after 12 months of employment.

Application Deadline: July 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

This position is open to U.S. Citizens, current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees, and current permanent Federal employees of other agencies. Applicants must submit all required documentation through USAJOBS by the closing date.

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