Social Worker-Geriatric and Extended Care

Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Social Worker specialized in Geriatric and Extended Care to assess psychosocial needs and support Veterans and families within programs like CLC, CNH, and COACH. You will join an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement person-centered plans that promote independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in treatment team meetings, aiding discharge planning,

Qualifications

• Professional social worker with psychosocial assessment expertise.
• Experience in geriatric and extended care programs.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of VA benefits and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to interdisciplinary care plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and resident-centered care planning.
• Provide counseling and support to Veterans and families; coordinate with community resources.
• Assist with discharge planning and referrals to VA/community programs.

Job description

Social Worker-Geriatric and Extended Care

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Incumbent is a professional social worker whose duties and responsibilities center on the care management of Veterans in Geriatric and Extended Care Programs, such as Community Living Center (CLC), the Community Nursing Home (CNH) Program, and Caring for Older Adults and their Caregivers at Home (COACH).

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU FUNCTIONS OF POSITION Clinical Functions: The incumbent is a member of an interdisciplinary team and is primarily responsible for assessment and completion of the psychosocial assessment as well as completion of the psychosocial portion of the interdisciplinary care plan.

The incumbent is also responsible for active participation in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, cultural transformation, and resident centered care planning. Must have skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in GEC programs and/or their families.

The incumbent is able to work with Veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Must complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and home health needs of Veterans and/or their families.

The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable. Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate through collaboration with Veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a resident centered treatment plan.

Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. Must facilitate discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.

Must serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services. This involves coordination of Veteran and family involvement in the development of treatment plans, coordination of Veteran involvement in Home Health Aide care, and coordination of family involvement by triaging telephone calls and reports from Home Health Agencies.

Must possess knowledge and ability to implement treatment modalities, provide counseling and/or supportive groups for Veterans and families. Must provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives.

This includes the incumbent's knowledge of the process for accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs.

Must be available to provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning. Must maintain knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies.

Administrative Functions: Is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs , the Veterans Administration Health Care System (VA HCS), the appropriate Health Systems Administration (HSA), and the facility. Is willing to serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor and Chief of Social Work Services.

Is mindful of keeping their supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. Is responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education and for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment.

Is able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents and data management as well as other computer systems in use by the VHA. Is able to maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment and consistent with Social Work standards, Joint Commission standards, and facility standards. Meets the expected productivity standards for the position.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $89045 – $115765/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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