Geriatric Veterans Social Worker – Care & Advocacy

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Social Worker at the GS-11 level to manage care for Veterans in geriatric and extended care programs, including the Community Living Center, Community Nursing Home, and COACH initiatives.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in social work from an CSWE-accredited program and be licensed or certified to independently practice at the master's level. Experience in geriatric and medical social work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an CSWE-accredited program. Doctoral degree not substituted.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the masters level in a state.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Care management for Veterans in Geriatric and Extended Care Programs (CLC, CNH, COACH).
• Coordinate referrals to community/government services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and implement treatment interventions.
• Provide consultation to new social workers and staff on psychosocial needs and treatment impact.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Psychosocial assessments

Medical/mental health knowledge

Treatment modalities

Consultation skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Tools

None

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Social Worker at the GS-11 level to manage care for Veterans in geriatric and extended care programs, including the Community Living Center, Community Nursing Home, and COACH initiatives.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in social work from an CSWE-accredited program and be licensed or certified to independently practice at the master's level. Experience in geriatric and medical social work is preferred.