Serves as the subject matter expert for guardianship acquisition for the Social Work Service Line.
Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations.
As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker assesses the bio-psychosocial stressors that have contributed to a patient's hospitalization, assists in the formation of the treatment plan, and develops a carefully thought out plan for treatment and discharge.
Conduct meetings with patients and their families, and collaborate with outpatient providers and community agencies to realize a plan that actualizes the patient's strengths and existing supports, while honoring the patient's values, goals, and preferences.
Must have advanced practice knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from both federal, state, and private sector resources, with specific emphasis on Veterans involved with or anticipated to be involved with guardianship proceedings.
May be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns. Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.
Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. They serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN and national level, or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services.
Performs other directly related as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $103,912 Per Year (GS 12)