Veteran Primary Care Social Worker & Care Coordinator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a social worker to deliver social work within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), focusing on prevention, health promotion, coordination, and chronic disease management for Veterans.

The role often functions as a care coordinator within a Veteran-centered approach. Applicants pending MSW licensure may be referred, but license/certification is required for appointment at higher grades.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• English language proficiency for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
• Serve as care coordinator and coordinate services for Veterans and families.
• Assess psychosocial needs, formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Utilize counseling, problem-solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, staff, and community agencies.

Skills

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients

Education

MSW (CSWE accredited)

Doctoral in Social Work (substitution option)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a social worker to deliver social work within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), focusing on prevention, health promotion, coordination, and chronic disease management for Veterans.

The role often functions as a care coordinator within a Veteran-centered approach. Applicants pending MSW licensure may be referred, but license/certification is required for appointment at higher grades.