The Social Worker works at the Wilmington VA Medical Centers' Primary Care Clinic at the main facility or at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). They provides support to the Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) for challenging patient-care situations by addressing Veteran's bio-psychosocial needs, eliminating barriers, coordinating care across areas, providing Veteran/caregiver/family education and support, and coordinating resources to ensure comprehensiveness and avoid duplication. BASIC REQUIREMENTS. The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: