Senior Social Worker (PACT)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Social Worker (PACT), assigned to a Geriatric Patient Aligned Care Team (GeriPACT)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0800–1630

Description

The Senior Social Worker works with medicine and specialty clinics to deliver the psychosocial component of an interdisciplinary treatment plan for frail, older, and severely disabled veterans at risk for decline and institutional placement. The role includes advanced counseling, case management, and participation in GeriPACT team meetings, with attention to goals of care and advance directives. Documentation of social work interventions is completed in CPRS, and the incumbent supports program compliance, reporting, and staff mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop the psychosocial treatment component of the overall care plan discussed in GeriPACT meetings

• Ensure care addresses patients’ biopsychosocial status in an interdisciplinary manner

• Address advance directives, organ donation, guardianship/fiduciary status, and goals of care conversations

• Follow the Suicide Risk Assessment protocol for suicidal ideation and for records flagged “High Risk for Suicide”

• Document social work interventions and activities promptly and accurately in CPRS

• Teach and mentor staff and students; provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications

• Prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use; use data for program evaluation and treatment effectiveness

• Ensure the GeriPACT program complies with VHA directives and clinical practice guidelines

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; Selective Service registration as applicable

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation; complete onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass a pre-employment physical exam

• Seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA Health Care Personnel

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program (doctoral degree cannot substitute)

• State licensure/certification to independently practice social work at the master’s level (GS-0185)

• Advanced practice level state licensure/certification required (unless grandfathered) and ability to provide supervision for licensure

• At least 2 years of experience post-advanced practice clinical licensure in a specialized area

• Demonstrated advanced practice skills: specialized interventions, advanced psychosocial and/or case management, outcome measurement, and consultation abilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental leave after 12 months of employment: up to 12 weeks paid

• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for full-time employees under specified income thresholds

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

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Ad-hoc telework available; position is not virtual