# Social Worker (Inpatient Medicine)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/28293f82-803b-481f-97cf-941fb7429c26

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Salary: 78764 – 123893 USD per year

## Summary

This VA position provides social work services for patients in an acute inpatient medicine unit, handling discharge planning, advance directive counseling, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams. The role suits licensed social workers seeking to support veterans through complex transitions from hospital to community or specialized care settings.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Discharge Planning

## Required

- Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program
- U.S. citizenship
- Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at master's level (GS-11) or pending licensure (GS-9 only)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Valid state-issued driver license with medical clearance for vehicle operation
- Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
- Ability to assess psychosocial functioning and formulate treatment plans
- Ability to work effectively with veterans from diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures

## Nice to have

- One year of post-MSW experience in healthcare or social work settings (for GS-11)
- Doctoral degree in social work (can substitute for required experience at GS-11)
- Experience providing consultation to other social workers or staff

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891011900