Palliative Care Social Worker for Veterans

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker for Palliative Care and Community Living Center to provide expert psychosocial support to Veterans facing serious illness and end-of-life challenges.

The role focuses on advocacy, coordination of complex services, facilitating care transitions, and assisting families with critical healthcare decisions to maximize quality of life and well-being.

Formación

• Requires MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work at MSW level in state.
• May be eligible for licensure exception at GS-9; must be licensed/certified at GS-11 level.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert psychosocial support to Veterans and caregivers.
• Advocate for Veterans, coordinate complex services and transitions of care.
• Help navigate critical healthcare decisions to maximize quality of life.
• Collaborate with care teams and community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.

Conocimientos

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients and staff

Care coordination

Educación

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker for Palliative Care and Community Living Center to provide expert psychosocial support to Veterans facing serious illness and end-of-life challenges.

The role focuses on advocacy, coordination of complex services, facilitating care transitions, and assisting families with critical healthcare decisions to maximize quality of life and well-being.