Inpatient Medicine Social Worker - Veteran Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker to provide coverage for the Acute Inpatient General Medicine section at Wade Park Division, supporting medicine and hospitalist teams and filling in for absences among Medicine Service Social workers.

Qualified candidates will hold an MSW from an CSWE-accredited program, possess state licensure, and demonstrate strong counseling, assessment, and coordination skills to support Veterans and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed to independently practice social work at MSW level.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work with Veterans and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work coverage for assigned medicine and hospitalist teams.
• Assist absentee coverage for other Medicine Service Social workers during absences.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and services.
• Advise and support patients and families in navigating care and treatment plan.

Skills

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Communication with clients and staff

Education

Master's degree in social work

State social work licensure

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker to provide coverage for the Acute Inpatient General Medicine section at Wade Park Division, supporting medicine and hospitalist teams and filling in for absences among Medicine Service Social workers.

Qualified candidates will hold an MSW from an CSWE-accredited program, possess state licensure, and demonstrate strong counseling, assessment, and coordination skills to support Veterans and their families.