Social Worker - Inpatient Medical Clinical

Social Worker – Inpatient Medical Clinical

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The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for one full‑time Social Worker to provide care to inpatient medical/surgical units under the Social Work department.

• United States Citizenship. Non‑citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree may not substitute for the master’s degree.
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master’s level. VHA may waive the licensure requirement for persons otherwise qualified pending completion of state prerequisites at GS‑9; GS‑11 and higher require licensure.
• Proficient in spoken and written English as specified in VA Handbook 5005.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities, including a veteran‑centric approach, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, effective communication, and medical/mental health knowledge.

• Provide social work services to Veterans on inpatient medical/surgical units.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients, families, and support systems.
• Evaluate patients identified as "at risk" and determine need for psychosocial intervention.
• Collaborate with the care team, advocate for patients, and coordinate community resources.
• Offer consultative services to VA staff and community partners.
• Assist with primary care, mental health, and other area coverage as needed.
• Perform clinical case consultation and support effective treatment planning.
• Meet operational objectives under the Primary Care Social Work Supervisor.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

• Base pay range: $61,722–$97,087 per year.
• Paid time off: 37–50 days per year (13–26 days leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays).
• Parental leave:
  Up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy:
  Eligible after 60 days; up to 25% of costs for families with income below $144,000.
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care insurance.
• Telework:
  Not available; position is onsite.