# Social Worker-Geriatric and Extended Care

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a0e7c4b5-2952-4286-8e02-4175d5920468

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Durham, NC
- Salary: 89045 – 115765 USD per year

## Summary

This role provides care management and psychosocial support to Veterans in geriatric and extended care settings, working as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, develop treatment plans, and coordinate discharge and community resources. It suits experienced clinical social workers with expertise in medical and geriatric populations who want to serve Veterans in long-term care.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Discharge Planning, Medical Terminology

## Required

- Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program
- State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at master's level
- U.S. citizenship
- English language proficiency
- Minimum one year post-MSW experience at GS-9 level or equivalent in healthcare or social work
- Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
- Skill in conducting psychosocial assessments independently
- Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures
- Skill implementing treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups
- Ability to provide consultation on psychosocial needs and treatment impact

## Nice to have

- Experience with medical and geriatric social work
- Experience with Geriatric and Extended Care or purchased care programs
- Experience managing and tracking consults
- Excellent customer service skills
- Doctoral degree in social work

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890858600