Geriatric Veterans Social Worker – Case & Assessment

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, triage, and case management for Veterans referred to Specialty Care.

The role includes coordinating discharge planning and assessing caregiver needs via telephone assessments, ensuring access to required services through local VAMC facilities. Applicants must have a MSW from an accredited program and be licensed/certified to practice social work at the master’s level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensed or certified social worker at the independent practice level in a state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and triage for Veterans.
• Coordinate needed services and discharge planning.
• Act as liaison to ensure Veterans connect with required services.

Skills

Community resources

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Liaison with providers

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, triage, and case management for Veterans referred to Specialty Care.

The role includes coordinating discharge planning and assessing caregiver needs via telephone assessments, ensuring access to required services through local VAMC facilities. Applicants must have a MSW from an accredited program and be licensed/certified to practice social work at the master’s level.