Social Worker

The Primary Care Clinic (PCC) Social Worker assumes responsibility for the provision of social work services to veterans and their families. Services provided include crisis intervention, case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, educational services and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by client. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but are not limited to: Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to the SVAMC, HCC, or CBOC PCC or specialty clinics. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated biopsychosocial problems of veterans referred to the clinic social worker. The incumbent completes brief biopsychosocial assessments and provides single session or short-term, solution focused counseling with individuals and families who may be in crisis; supportive counseling, case management and referral for resources and benefits. Have a high level of skill and expertise to establish effective therapeutic rapport with veterans/families referred by consultation, by self-referral, or by any member of the treatment team. Work independently with veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Independently complete psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families. The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable. Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborate with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a veteran-centered treatment plan. Possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. Collaborate with VAMC staff or community agencies to ensure continuity of health services for veterans in need of follow up care. Incumbent will meet with veterans/family members as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner. Serve as a liaison between veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services. This involves coordination of veteran and family involvement in the development of treatment plans. Provide consultation and education to veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives. Provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning. Possess skills and knowledge to provide advocacy and case management services to veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care. Utilize principles of human growth and development over the life span and will be able to assist veterans in coping with loss and grief experiences from disability and terminal illness. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Available, as determined by agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed

Salaire : $71,935 – $113,152/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?