Palliative Care Social Worker: Veterans & Families

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Palliative Care Social Worker for the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

The role provides specialized clinical social work to Veterans and families via consults and referrals to the Palliative Care Consult Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments with the care team, developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals to VA and community resources, and advocating for Veterans’ access to care.

Qualifications

• Education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions; if using foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be submitted with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Screening/Assessment: develop a Veteran's assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary palliative care team, the Veteran, family members and others.
• Treatment Planning/Goal Setting: work with the interdisciplinary team to develop personalized palliative care plans and specific goals.
• Ongoing goal setting and treatment planning adjusted to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Referral to VA and community resources for palliative care and hospice services.
• Resource usage/development: monitor resource availability and identify unmet needs affecting Veterans’ psychosocial functioning.
• Communicate with stakeholders to encourage new resource development.
• Advocate for Veterans to ensure access to needed care and resources within VA and the community.
• Assist Veterans through enrollment procedures and complex decisions to achieve the best outcomes.
• Crisis Intervention: assess and intervene in crises and develop safety plans.
• Education/Health promotion: provide education on resources, directives and guardianship as appropriate; refer to team members.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Palliative Care Social Worker for the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

The role provides specialized clinical social work to Veterans and families via consults and referrals to the Palliative Care Consult Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments with the care team, developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals to VA and community resources, and advocating for Veterans’ access to care.