Clinical Social Worker, Veterans Health Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Topeka (KS); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services to veterans enrolled at Eastern Kansas Health Care System VA Medical Center.

The role emphasizes case management, clinical treatment, discharge planning, and linkage coordination with VA or community resources. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans with patients and families, crisis intervention when needed,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work per state requirements.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsabilités

• Screen and assess veterans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with patient and family.
• Coordinate services with VA and community providers.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
• Enter all contacts in the electronic records and maintain patient data.

Connaissances

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Advocacy

Case management

Communication skills

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Licensure/certification to independently practice social work (state)

Description du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services to veterans enrolled at Eastern Kansas Health Care System VA Medical Center.

The role emphasizes case management, clinical treatment, discharge planning, and linkage coordination with VA or community resources. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans with patients and families, crisis intervention when needed,