Senior Social Worker- Pain
NACSW – North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Saint Cloud, MN, United States
Overview
The Pain Clinic Senior Social Worker is assigned to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System PSM ICC. The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA health care program and as part of the health care service delivery to Veterans and their families. Social work services provide case management - resource linkage - clinical and crisis interventions to Veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial - emotional - and economic problems associated with the stresses of illness.
Details
Posted:
24-Apr-26
Location:
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number:
862104500
Responsibilities (Duties)
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU (Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional)
Conducting behavioral health and mental health biopsychosocial assessments
Making sound professional judgments regarding clinical impressions - treatment approaches - and treatment planning
Coordinating with internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate transitions of care and appropriate
ecessary treatment is provided/offered to Veterans
Establishing and maintaining knowledge of VA and Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals
Providing advocacy to overcome potential barriers to access care/services and when it is in the best interests of the Veteran
Provides goals of care discussions - as well as education and assist in the completion of Advance Directives
Organ - Tissue - and Eye Donation release of information forms and Guardianship documentation
Assesses for signs and symptoms of abuse - neglect and exploitation
Conducts practice in accordance with the VA and discipline specific ethical requirements and practices within the limits of current licensure or certification
Completing on-call duties - as assigned and per policy
Conducts Virtual Visits in modalities preferred by patients and utilizes Consult Toolbox functions
Provides clinical supervision to entry level social workers as needed by the facility determined by the Social Work Executive
Possesses and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds
Possesses skills in using computer systems and the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate
Serves on supervisor approved committees - work groups - and task forces at the local facility - VISN or national level
Attends and participates in all required administrative and clinical meetings
Maintains accurate - timely - and complete clinical records in accordance with professional practice and VA administration guidelines
Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with accreditation bodies such as CARF and Joint Commission - and VA health care systems policies and procedures
Participates in Social Work Professional Practice Evaluation processes
The incumbent may be assigned to other areas of need in the health care system - as determined necessary by the direct supervisor and/or the ICC Director in consultation with the Social Work Executive
The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality
Is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain and/or has documented competency of evidence based practice skills and supportive therapy in the range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in the pain clinic specialty treatment program or with this special patient populations
Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved scope of practice
Serving as subject matter expert and a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their understanding of psychological factors and formulation of appropriate treatment expectations regarding patients with chronic pain
Maintains current knowledge of procedures - policies - directives - pertinent to social work practice within the health care system and clinics
Assist with the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program
Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services
Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients
Actively participates in Health Care System wide committees - investigations - or special projects as assigned by management
Administrative and Work Details
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
PCS: Not Authorized
About the Employer
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program.
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The Pain Clinic Senior Social Worker is assigned to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System PSM ICC. The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA health care program and as part of the health care service delivery to Veterans and their families. Social work services provide case management - resource linkage - clinical and crisis interventions to Veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial - emotional - and economic problems associated with the stresses of illness.
Details
Posted:
24-Apr-26
Location:
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number:
862104500
Responsibilities (Duties)
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU (Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional)
Conducting behavioral health and mental health biopsychosocial assessments
Making sound professional judgments regarding clinical impressions - treatment approaches - and treatment planning
Coordinating with internal and external professionals to ensure appropriate transitions of care and appropriate
ecessary treatment is provided/offered to Veterans
Establishing and maintaining knowledge of VA and Veteran's benefits and services - community resources - and process for making appropriate referrals
Providing advocacy to overcome potential barriers to access care/services and when it is in the best interests of the Veteran
Provides goals of care discussions - as well as education and assist in the completion of Advance Directives
Organ - Tissue - and Eye Donation release of information forms and Guardianship documentation
Assesses for signs and symptoms of abuse - neglect and exploitation
Conducts practice in accordance with the VA and discipline specific ethical requirements and practices within the limits of current licensure or certification
Completing on-call duties - as assigned and per policy
Conducts Virtual Visits in modalities preferred by patients and utilizes Consult Toolbox functions
Provides clinical supervision to entry level social workers as needed by the facility determined by the Social Work Executive
Possesses and demonstrates ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds
Possesses skills in using computer systems and the internet for Veterans who choose this modality to communicate
Serves on supervisor approved committees - work groups - and task forces at the local facility - VISN or national level
Attends and participates in all required administrative and clinical meetings
Maintains accurate - timely - and complete clinical records in accordance with professional practice and VA administration guidelines
Maintains data and statistical compilations to comply with accreditation bodies such as CARF and Joint Commission - and VA health care systems policies and procedures
Participates in Social Work Professional Practice Evaluation processes
The incumbent may be assigned to other areas of need in the health care system - as determined necessary by the direct supervisor and/or the ICC Director in consultation with the Social Work Executive
The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality
Is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain and/or has documented competency of evidence based practice skills and supportive therapy in the range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in the pain clinic specialty treatment program or with this special patient populations
Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved scope of practice
Serving as subject matter expert and a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their understanding of psychological factors and formulation of appropriate treatment expectations regarding patients with chronic pain
Maintains current knowledge of procedures - policies - directives - pertinent to social work practice within the health care system and clinics
Assist with the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program
Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate services
Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients
Actively participates in Health Care System wide committees - investigations - or special projects as assigned by management
Administrative and Work Details
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
PCS: Not Authorized
About the Employer
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program.
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