Senior Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm

• Travel: Occasional travel (up to 50%)

• Telework: Ad hoc only as needed; not a virtual position

Description

The Senior Social Worker supports the day-to-day operations of the Caregiver Support Program and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and VA central initiatives. The role provides comprehensive healthcare services to Veterans by leading caregiver support groups and educational programs, conducting home visits, and delivering clinical interventions for caregiver stress and related psychosocial needs. It also coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, provides referrals to VA and community resources, and contributes to program data monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, orientation, coaching, in-service training, and continuing education for assigned staff

• Develop and facilitate caregiver support groups and educational programs; distribute educational materials

• Conduct caregiver and Veteran contacts to assess caregiver stress/burden and guide clinical intervention planning

• Provide caregiver and family clinical interventions (e.g., stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress, social needs)

• Conduct regular home visits for Veterans and caregivers participating in PCAFC

• Advise and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on caregiver issues

• Create educational tools, implement targeted training for caregiver needs, and consult with colleagues

• Provide referrals to VA medical/mental health services and community-based social services; facilitate access to other VA programs when appropriate

• Stay current on federal and state caregiver legislation; serve as a liaison between VA and community agencies

• Participate in caregiver support activities and state/local committees

• Assist with planning events for National Family Caregivers Month; support data monitoring, collecting/analyzing local data for reports

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on the position and schedule).

Education/Experience/Qualifications (Summary)

• Master’s in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

• State licensure/certification at the appropriate advanced practice level; ability to supervise for licensure

• 2+ years post advanced practice clinical licensure with specialization; demonstrated advanced KSAs including advanced interventions, differential diagnosis within scope, outcome measurement, consultation, and policy/guideline development