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    Senior Social Worker - El Paso, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Department Of Veterans Affairs El Paso, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



    Duties


    VA Careers - Social Work:

    Within the El Paso VA Healthcare clinic setting and in the field at local community hospitals; the Senior Social Worker position for the CO-ED High-Risk Program is designed to meet the needs of high-risk Veterans who require case management to prevent hospitalization and to coordinate care. The overall objective of the program is to assist the Veteran/caregiver in managing the disease(s) process, coordinating care and maintaining and/or improving health.

    The CO-ED High Risk Program Senior Social Worker has specific knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses including, new and/or chronic diseases), as well as insight into the needs of and services required for this vulnerable population. The CO-ED High Risk Program Senior Social Worker performs clinical case management in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to meet the biological, psychological, social and environment needs of Veterans.

    The CO-ED High Risk Program Senior Social Worker:

  • Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
  • Independently conducts psychosocial assessments.
  • Assists in the development of treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Offers psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes to interventions.
  • Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
  • Visits community in-patient facilities, establishing rapport with admitted, high risk patients that have been identified and authorized for admission by the El Paso VAHCS.
  • Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Incumbent provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
  • Conducts medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures and medical terminology.
  • Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
  • Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan.
  • Evaluate self-practice through professional peer review, case conferences and other organizational means. Incumbent can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
  • Maintains general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, non-service-connected pension.
  • Facilitates referrals based upon veterans needs and eligibility.
  • Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
  • Provides the customer with consistent information per established policies and procedures.
  • Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the consumer constructively and appropriately.
  • Has working knowledge and skill in the use of word-processing, data management and other computer systems, especially those programs in use by VHA.
  • Independently provides an array of social work interventions including: high-risk screening, psychosocial assessment, coordination of care, resource education and referral, case management, advocacy, monitoring/evaluating and counseling to include disease adjustment or other behavioral related health issues impacting the disease process and health.
  • Has extensive knowledge in clinical case management.
  • Provides consultation and guidance to colleagues.
  • Demonstrates and role models effective social work practice skills.
  • Teaches or provides orientation to less experienced social workers, develops innovations in practice interventions.
    • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:45 PM

    Telework: Not Available

    Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

    Functional Statement #: 000000

    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

    EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator at for questions/assistance. Learn more

    Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

    Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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