Senior Geriatric Social Worker - Dementia & Care Coordination

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Health Care System seeks a Senior Social Worker to support the Geriatric Consultation Program and Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team.

The role provides psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and geriatric-focused services for Veterans with cognitive impairment, dementia, and complex conditions. Applicants should hold an CSWE-accredited MSW and licensure for advanced practice, with experience in geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Advanced social work license or certification for independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for geriatric Veterans.
• Coordinate care and participate in Geriatric Consultation Program and CA Team.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate.
• Support integration of psychosocial services with clinical care teams.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Health Care System seeks a Senior Social Worker to support the Geriatric Consultation Program and Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team.

The role provides psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and geriatric-focused services for Veterans with cognitive impairment, dementia, and complex conditions. Applicants should hold an CSWE-accredited MSW and licensure for advanced practice, with experience in geriatric populations.