Social Worker - Inpatient Medical Clinical

Summary
The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Social Worker to provide care to inpatient medical surgical units under the Social Work department.

Summary
The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Social Worker to provide care to inpatient medical surgical units under the Social Work department.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/06/2026 to 04/07/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$61,722 to - $97,087 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 9 - 11

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fargo, ND
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
11

Job family (Series)
0185 Social Work

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSY-12861030-26-KA
Control number
853686100

This job is open to
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U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube. com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The incumbent provides social work services to Veterans who receive care on the inpatient medical/surgical units at the Fargo VA Health Care System. The incumbent assesses patient social and psychological factors relative to their chronological development, completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments regarding patient, family, economic, community, and psychosocial support systems. The assessments must reflect a high level of skill in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting data that is pertinent and directly related to patient health care planning, treatment, education and case management

• Evaluates, patients identified as "at risk" to determine need for psychosocial intervention as inpatients/outpatients. The incumbent understands the needs and complexities of the VHA healthcare delivery plan and works collaboratively with other team members and program areas and other health care services.

The incumbent is a resource for the Care in the Community/Transfer Coordinators. Social Worker may provide consultative services to VA staff and community partners. May reach out to veterans/family members who have questions

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in the Community, VA Services, VA Programs and VA benefits.

The incumbent will primarily provide services on the inpatient medical/surgical unit and may also provide coverage for the inpatient mental health unit. The incumbent may also provide cross coverage in other primary care areas. The incumbent has clinical involvement in patient care by providing clinical case consultation to patient/family/community inquiries

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or patient care issues. The incumbent is accountable to the Primary Care Social Work Supervisor in carrying out operational functions described a