Remote Social Worker - Veteran Care & Discharge Planning

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal pension/401K

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, medical case management and discharge planning for Veterans at the Troy Bowling Campus. The incumbent works as part of an interdisciplinary team, completing psychosocial histories and care plan components.

Duties include counseling individuals, families and groups, coordinating care, educating Veterans and families on resources and VA benefits, and supporting discharge planning.

Formación

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling as appropriate.
• Assist in discharge planning and care coordination across disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
• Provide counseling to Veterans, families and groups using appropriate modalities.
• Assist in discharge planning and ensure timely execution of plans.
• Educate Veterans and families on community resources and VA benefits.
• Coordinate with medical teams and external resources as needed.

Conocimientos

Psychosocial assessments

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, medical case management and discharge planning for Veterans at the Troy Bowling Campus. The incumbent works as part of an interdisciplinary team, completing psychosocial histories and care plan components.

Duties include counseling individuals, families and groups, coordinating care, educating Veterans and families on resources and VA benefits, and supporting discharge planning.