Licensed Social Worker
- Job Title
- Licensed Social Worker
- Job ID
- 27744603
- Location
- Tucson, AZ, 85723
- Other Location
- Description
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Licensed Social Worker
VA Facility, Tucson, Arizona
@Orchard LLC is a subcontractor supporting the Veterans Affairs Administration with an urgent need for six Licensed Social Workers (3 in-patient, 3 out-patient) with a MSW degree and licensed in any State of the US, to be located at the VA Healthcare Center, in Tucson, AZ.
As a Licensed Social Worker, you will.
Provide critical services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. This is an opportunity to serve our nation’s Veterans by delivering high-quality social work support in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
- Develop and implement plans to address social determinants of health.
- Perform suicide risk, mental health, and crisis assessments and interventions.
- Document safety plans and care-provided inpatient medical records.
- Educate patients on and assist with completing advanced directives.
- Coordinate and complete the process for inpatient psychiatric petitions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicating critical patient information.
- Plan, and facilitate family and interdisciplinary team meetings, including goals-of-care discussions.
- Provide resources for homeless Veterans and address abuse or neglect findings in coordination with Adult Protective Services.
- Develop discharge plans, including referrals to rehabilitation, long-term care, or palliative care facilities.
- Assist with discharge planning for Veterans returning home, including home health consults.
- Manage case assignments for post-discharge case management services.
- Educate patients and families, ensuring they understand care instructions.
- Support emergency measures and provide life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Maintain professional decorum, respect patient rights, and uphold the VA's customer service standards.
- Review and utilize electronic medical records to inform service delivery.
- At least 2 years of current Social Work experience.
- Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from a nationally accredited school.
- Current, full, and unrestricted social work license in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved vendor
