Senior Social Worker (Outpatient Mental Health)

Summary The Behavioral Health Care Line (BHCL) at New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) provides medical and mental health services to Veterans throughout New Mexico and southwest Colorado. This position is located at the Raymond G. Murphy VAHCS in Albuquerque. Albuquerque's extraordinary climate combines with cultural, academic, and outdoor opportunities to make an exceptional setting for a fulfilling professional life and a well- balanced personal lifestyle. Responsibilities The New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) Behavioral Health Care Line is seeking an experienced social worker licensed to practice independently. The primary role of the incumbent will be to function as part the referral coordination initiative; assisting in triaging all BHCL referrals. In addition the incumbent will provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments for Veterans within the outpatient mental health population. The incumbent will work closely with outpatient medical clinicians for same-d...