Veteran-Centric Social Worker & Care Coordinator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs delivers Veteran-centric primary care through a Patient Aligned Care Team approach, focusing on prevention, wellness, care coordination, and chronic disease management. The Clinical Social Worker acts as a care coordinator with a panel of Veterans to ensure care meets defined needs.

Candidates must have an MSW from an accredited program, be licensed for independent practice, and demonstrate English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Must be licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• U.S. citizenship and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide veteran-centric interventions and counseling to Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
• Assess psychosocial functioning and needs; formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate services and establish partnerships with community agencies and VA resources.
• Apply various treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups to achieve goals.

Skills

Veteran-focused counseling

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs delivers Veteran-centric primary care through a Patient Aligned Care Team approach, focusing on prevention, wellness, care coordination, and chronic disease management. The Clinical Social Worker acts as a care coordinator with a panel of Veterans to ensure care meets defined needs.

Candidates must have an MSW from an accredited program, be licensed for independent practice, and demonstrate English proficiency.