Social Worker (Mental Health Residential ...

Summary The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Social Worker assigned to the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Centralized Screening Team of Quality Resource Service. The incumbent's primary responsibilities include serving as part of a team that will screen Veterans for transfer or admission to residential programming within VISN 10. Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: The incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Centralized Screening Team of Quality Resource Service. The incumbent's primary responsibilities include serving as part of a team that will screen Veterans for transfer or admission to residential programming within VISN 10. They must use a high level of skill in assessing the complicated psychosocial problems of the Veterans being referred for placement and determining the least restrictive setting for the Veteran referred. They will complete screenings and assessments, make necessary follow-up telephone calls, and assist with managing the coordination of the Veteran's placement into the least restrictive setting. They are competent in data management and reviews and updates data bases related to the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). They collaborate with providers to assist in determining the program and/or setting that is the best fit for the Veteran. They interact with various community providers and agencies to ensure coordination of care and education of referring providers, the Veteran, and their caregivers about the screening process. They provide support to Veterans while awaiting admission and to assess for future needs prior to admission. The incumbent provides Veterans mental health and/or substance abuse screenings; they may also provide a range of intervention therapies, includingeducational, individual, or group therapies. The incumbent is required to exercise clinical judgment and decision making in the decisions made and treatment recommendations made. The incumbent performs administrative functions such as participating in team meetings; maintains accurate records of their clinical interactions; and collaborates with other team members and with professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and others in VA facilities and community agencies to help Veterans recognize and resolve their problems and needs. VA Careers - Social Work: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc telework maybe available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93629A or 93628A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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

Created: 2026-02-02