Impactful Acute Care Social Worker - Inpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker for Medical Acute Care/Inpatient services. The incumbent provides direct services to veterans and families within inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, psychiatric, and spinal cord injury programs.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, counseling, case management, and on-call coverage; supervision of students may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and participate in treatment planning.
• Experience coordinating discharge planning and case management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine veterans' and families' needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure timely execution of plans.
• Provide a full range of social work services including counseling and case management.
• Rotate on-call duties and act as a consultant to the care team.
• Supervise social work students or less experienced staff as needed.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker for Medical Acute Care/Inpatient services. The incumbent provides direct services to veterans and families within inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, psychiatric, and spinal cord injury programs.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, counseling, case management, and on-call coverage; supervision of students may occur as needed.