Social Worker - Outpatient Emergency Department

Little Rock, AR · full time · Mid

$70,865 – $111,469

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A clinical social worker serving veterans in a hospital emergency department, providing crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and supportive counseling to patients and families navigating acute medical and psychiatric situations. This role suits experienced social workers with a master's degree and licensure who work well in fast-paced, interdisciplinary healthcare settings.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's degree level (GS-11) or within 3 years of hire (GS-9)
U.S. citizenship or ability to be appointed when citizens unavailable
English language proficiency in spoken and written form
Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures
Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community agencies

Nice to have

2+ years post-LCSW licensure experience
4+ years medical social work experience
3+ years mental health experience
Prior experience with interdisciplinary teams
Prior experience conducting comprehensive suicide risk evaluations or crisis intervention with safety planning
Proficiency in Microsoft Office