Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Detroit, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Part time
Summary

***PLEASE NOTE POSITION IS PART TIME***

To provide Medical Social Work services to the veteran population enrolled at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. Services include provision of high quality case management, clinical treatment, discharge planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by the patient.



Duties

Screening/Assessment - The social worker will develop an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, family members and significant others. The initial assessment will be completed in a timely manner upon initial receipt of social work consult. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs, (specific to the injury and current medical status) to ensure and optimize the veteran's functional status and living environment. All services provided in collaboration with other disciplines including providers nursing and support staff.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The social worker is responsible for developing the treatment plans and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran/family. The in-patient social worker will work collaboratively with the veteran's assigned Firm/clinic social worker as appropriate for discharge planning, and community services. The treatment plan will be completed and updated as needed to reflect specifies related to change in the patient's condition/plans.

Referrals to service providers - Throughout the course of treatment the social worker is the subject matter expert of VA and community resources. The social worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. The social worker is responsible for educating the veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker.

Resource Usage/Development - The social worker is responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The social worker will maintain resource directories sufficient to meet variety of situations and conditions across age and gender specific needs.

Advocacy - Social worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, social worker will educate and encourage the veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Crisis Intervention - Social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral to appropriate MH services. Social worker has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow facility protocols.

Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - Social worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, advance directives/Living Will and will refer veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.

Work Schedule: Sundays - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92109A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required


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