Social Worker - Togus, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Togus, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

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Social Work:

The Social Worker provides medical social work and case management services within the context of a patient-centered multidisciplinary team (Patient Aligned Care Team - PACT) to assist in the delivery of comprehensive care.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Screening/Assessment

Complete a psychosocial assessment to identify strengths, needs, social support systems, disabilities, and barriers to accessing needed services and available treatment options.
Collaborates with the Veteran, available family members and significant others.
Demonstrates an understanding of the range of issues and needs for Veterans of multiple eras and backgrounds, including physical limitations, psychological needs and ageassociated mental health, substance abuse issues, physical conditions, and genderspecific needs.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting

Works with the Veteran to develop short term and longterm goals and plans, and referrals based on the Veteran's needs and preferences.
Coordinates VA and community services and involves the VA primary care provider as needed.
Proactively educates Veterans and families about long term care planning with a goal of avoiding unnecessary social hospitalizations
Collaborates with the inpatient case manager in discharge planning for patients at high risk for readmission due to psychosocial or environmental issues.

Referral to service providers

Collaborates with other service providers in assessing the Veteran's needs. The social worker is responsible for educating the Veteran on the available services and assisting him/her in establishing the appropriate referrals based on preference and what is available in the community.
Serves as a liaison with community professionals regarding coordination of services for veterans.

Advocacy

Understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran.
When it is appropriate and feasible, will educate and encourage the Veteran to advocate on his/her own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Education/Health promotion and prevention

Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, advance directives/living wills and will refer Veterans to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.

Supportive counseling

Provides the Veterans with ongoing supportive counseling. The purpose of such counseling is to deal with the psychosocial impact of coping with issues such as chronic medical conditions, financial stress, relationship stress, and adjustment to life changes.

Administrative responsibilities

Will enter all Veteran contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. This information will be entered in a complete, confidential, professional, and timely manner to ensure information on the patient is shared with other VA staff. This information will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:30a 4pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):Not Authorized

EDRP Assignment Code: 18

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave:

After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy:

After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
.

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework:

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.

This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual:
This is
not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 402-F02988; 402-F06558;

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment: