Job at a glance
The primary role of the VA Liaison, through a nationally recognized initiative, is to ensure a seamless transition of the health care of injured and ill Service members and Veterans from the Department of War (DOW) Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate VA health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Major duties: VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The primary role of the VA Liaison is to ensure the transfer of health care, both inpatient and outpatient, from the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to the appropriate VA health care facility.
The VA Liaisons must work on site at the MTF with staff, service members(s), families, and Veterans to ensure priority access to needed health care services and education regarding VHA benefits. Duties to include but not limit to: Works closely with the MTF treatment team, as an independent practitioner, using advanced practice skills and expertise to provide ongoing consultation regarding complex discharge planning issues, VA health care benefits, resources, and facilities.
Develops relationships and collaborating with the MTF social workers, nurses, case managers, managed care staff, and discharge planners to identify patients ready for discharge to a VA health care facility and to obtain clear referral information and authorization for VHA to treat those still on active duty. Meets with the service member and/or family to provide education and an overview of VA health benefits and resources to address current medical and psychosocial issues identified as part of the service member's treatment plan.
Coordinates with the liaison's home VA health care facility Enrollment Coordinator to initially register active duty service members or enroll veterans at their facility utilizing the referral information. Registering active duty service members in the VA computer system eases transfer of care to the VA health care facility. Collaborates with MTF social workers, nurses and case managers to identify the VA health care facility where care will be transferred and an accepting physician at that facility.
To ensure ease of registration or enrollment procedures, information is transmitted using PDX or Network Health Exchange (NHE) from the liaison's facility to the identified receiving VA health care facility. Identifies and communicates with the Post 9/11 M2VA Program Manager at the receiving VA health care facility to initiate and process referrals and linkages for transfers of care. Prepares reports, briefs, and/or presentations for VA staff at all levels, DoD staff, Congressional Staff, Community Organizations, etc.
regarding the Seamless Transition process and specific mechanics of their program. Interprets guidelines consisting of VHA general administrative and clinical management policies, directives, handbooks, nationwide patient care initiatives, VA and VBA policies and procedures, Public Law, Federal Regulations, the Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, and other program-specific guidelines.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Ad hoc at the Supervisor's discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education: Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.