Licensed Social Worker

State of Missouri; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Savings plan match up to $25/month

6 weeks paid leave for birth/adoption

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to guide and advocate for our Veterans, ensuring quality, compassionate support and services. The role places you at the center of resident care and family engagement, with opportunities to mentor staff and collaborate with medical teams.

The position offers competitive pay based on licensure and experience, with benefits and a mission-driven environment dedicated to veterans' well-being.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of veterans' social, environmental, and economic backgrounds to aid medical staff with diagnosis and planning.
• Provide medically related social services to help veterans achieve the highest possible physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Act as Director of Social Services in the absence of the supervisor, including supervision of the Social Services team.
• Coordinate referrals and services from external entities to support veterans' needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and arrange for needed counseling services as part of crisis intervention.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

MSW (Master of Social Work) or LCSW

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping others and building relationships? The Missouri Veterans Home is looking for a Licensed Social Worker to guide and advocate for our Veterans so they receive quality, compassionate support and services. If you want to advance your career in a rewarding environment,

PAY

• $61,214.64 - $67,454.64
• Based on experience and licensure (see below)

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Ensure complete assessments are conducted on Veteran's social, environmental, and economic backgrounds to assist medical and other professional staff with diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning
• Ensure medically-related social services are provided for Veterans to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Perform duties of Director of Social Services when absent from facility to include supervision and direction of Social Services team
• Provide medically related social services for Veterans to attain highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through the assessment and care planning process
• Identify and seek ways to support Veterans’ individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices
• Make arranges for obtaining adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
• Maintain contact with families to report on overall health and planning
• Make referrals and obtain services from outside entities
• Assist with and make referrals for financial and legal matters
• Provide appropriate level of discharge planning
• Provide or arrange for the provision of needed counseling services, participating in behavior management and crisis intervention and planning
• Introduce Veterans and families to the Home, providing information and giving tours

Qualifications

Licensed Senior Clinical Caseworker - Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Missouri

• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker - $61,214.64
• Licensed Master's or Advanced Macro Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $67,454.64

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.