PACT Social Worker - Primary Care for Veterans

Veterans Health Administration; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marion, Illinois VA Medical Center seeks a Social Worker to join the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The Social Worker provides clinical services in the Primary Care Clinic at the VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including US citizenship, a CSWE-accredited MSW, and state licensure to practice social work; the VA encourages timely pursuit of licensure prerequisites and continuing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current state licensure to independently practice social work.
• United States Citizenship (citizenship requirement for federal employment).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services within PACT in the Primary Care Clinic and Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Support Veterans and families in coping with medical and psychosocial issues and coordinate care across disciplines.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

The Marion, Illinois VA Medical Center seeks a Social Worker to join the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The Social Worker provides clinical services in the Primary Care Clinic at the VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including US citizenship, a CSWE-accredited MSW, and state licensure to practice social work; the VA encourages timely pursuit of licensure prerequisites and continuing professional development within a