Veterans Outpatient Social Worker — Care & Coordination

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker to support Veterans at the Hickory Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

You will provide case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination with VA and community providers as part of an interdisciplinary team. Primary duties include assessing needs, developing treatment plans with Veterans and families, and coordinating referrals to VA/community services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level as required by state.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Experience in outpatient settings and coordinating with VA/community resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, clinical treatment, and advocacy for Veterans.
• Coordinate with VA and community providers to connect Veterans with needed services.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with Veterans and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient care.
• Refer Veterans to appropriate VA/community resources and track progress.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Coordination of services

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work

CSWE-accredited program

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker to support Veterans at the Hickory Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

You will provide case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination with VA and community providers as part of an interdisciplinary team. Primary duties include assessing needs, developing treatment plans with Veterans and families, and coordinating referrals to VA/community services.