Senior Social Worker (GeriPACT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Long Beach (CA)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 149,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Long Beach Health Care System, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to support the Geriatric Consultation Program and GeriPACT.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and geriatric-focused services for Veterans with cognitive impairment and complex health needs, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include treatment planning, counseling, caregiver support, and coordinating referrals to VA benefits and

Qualifications

Comprehensive psychosocial assessments and follow-up for Veterans.
Collaborate with Veterans, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Coordinate referrals and community placements with VA and partners.

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessments and follow-ups for GeriPACT Veterans.
Develop and review individualized treatment plans with Veterans and families.
Provide counseling, psychoeducation, and support groups for Veterans and caregivers.
Coordinate services, benefits education, and community resources.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Suicide risk assessment

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Long Beach Health Care System seeks a Senior Social Worker to support the Geriatric Consultation Program and Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team. The position provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and geriatric-focused services to Veterans with cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, complex chronic conditions, and functional limitations.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and follow-up assessments for Veterans receiving GeriCL and GeriPACT services. Identify Veterans' strengths, limitations, support systems, and service needs to promote independence and safe community living. Develop and review individualized treatment plans and achievable goals in collaboration with Veterans, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.

Establish therapeutic relationships and provide clinical interventions for complex medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, financial, legal, and psychosocial concerns. Provide supportive counseling, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, classes, and support groups for Veterans and their families or caregivers. Coordinate referrals, services, and community placements with VA providers, government agencies, community organizations, Veterans, and caregivers.

Educate Veterans and families about VA benefits, entitlements, community resources, advance directives, and long-term care planning. Provide caregiver support, advocacy, and guidance to promote Veteran and family independence and empowerment. Participate in care conferences, family meetings, interdisciplinary team huddles, and treatment planning activities.

Screen and assess suicide risk and social determinants of health; develop safety plans and document findings and interventions in the electronic health record. Consult with treatment team members regarding psychosocial concerns, treatment compliance, health care planning, and barriers to care.

Maintain effective relationships with VA and community partners, participate in performance improvement activities, and provide community-based services in accordance with VHA requirements. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad hoc telework as determined by agency policy and supervisor discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $114695 – $149106/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.