Social Worker (MSW), Tuscon, AZ

Job Details

Job Location

Tucson, AZ - Tucson, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Master's Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

11/25/2024

Description

Title: Social Worker

Location: Tucson, AZ

Position Type: Full time

Contract: Contract

Education Level: MSW

Job Category: Health Care

Start Date: December 29, 2024

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission.

These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is seeking talented Social Workers (MSW) for duty with the Veteran’s Administration in in Tucson, AZ. The Social Worker is responsible for assessing the emotional, psychological, and social needs of clients, providing support and counseling, and developing care plans. They advocate for clients, connect them with community resources, and help them navigate challenges related to mental health, housing, healthcare, and family dynamics. Social workers may specialize in specific areas such as child welfare, mental health, substance abuse, or healthcare, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Perform Biopsychosocial Assessments, assesses patient and plan appropriately to assist with social determinants of health.

+ Suicide Risk, Mental Health, and Crisis Assessment and intervention.

+ Document safety plan and other plans of care and care given in patient’s medical record.

+ Provide information and completion of Advanced Directives.

+ Assess and complete process for Petition of Inpatient Psychiatric Care.

+ Communicates pertinent patient data to the providers and interdisciplinary team.

+ Re-assesses patient’s condition and revises plans-of-care based on issues the Social Worker identifies.

+ Provides resources and assistance with transportation.

+ Schedule family meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, or other goals of care conversations.

+ Conduct goals of care conversations.

+ Provide resources when the veterans have been determined to be homeless.

+ Assess and address any findings of abuse or neglect. Consult APS as appropriate.

+ Assess and assist with discharge planning which includes referrals to subacute rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term care facilities, inpatient rehabilitation, group homes, hospice/palliative care, and/or long-term acute care hospital.

+ Assist with discharge planning for veterans who need resources when going home, such as home health consults.

+ Able to initiate, prioritize, and reorganizes appropriate measures in emergency situations.

+ Identify veterans who will need case management services post discharge.

+ Assesses patient/family knowledge level, implements plan of instructions, and records the patient’s family’s demonstrated level of understanding.

+ Can initiate life saving measures in the absence of Physicians.

+ Assures the content and correctness of a prepared report and signs the document to validate its content.

+ Maintains a neat personal appearance and maintains professional decorum.

+ Consistently applies the VA’s customer service standards, always demonstrating helpful, courteous, and respectful conduct.

+ Respects patient’s rights, including but not limited to visual and auditory privacy.

+ Reviews information in the electronic medical records pertinent for social work services.

Experience & Education:

+ A Master’s in Social Work degree from an accredited institution is required.

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience relevant to the position.

Qualifications:

+ Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.

+ Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

These KSAs are both requirements and things that will help you to be successful with Vighter and the facility where you will work:

+ Communication and Consultation.

+ Global & Cultural Awareness, Ethical Practices.

+ Relationship Management.

+ Moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office Suite programs, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

+ Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required

+ A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.

+ An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.

+ An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction

+ Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements

+ Generally speaking, this is a day shift position with some work, mission dependent, at night and on weekends.

Work Environment

+ Exciting, fast-paced work environment.

+ Supportive team of business and healthcare professionals as well as administrative staff.

+ Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Veterans and underserved communities.

Physical Requirements :

+ Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Travel:

+ Up to 25%, mission / worksite dependent.

Benefits

+ Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is available.

+ Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.

+ Paid sick leave and holidays.

+ Professional development opportunities.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

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Qualifications

Experience & Education:

+ A Master’s in Social Work degree from an accredited institution is required.

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience relevant to the position.

Qualifications:

+ Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.

+ Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.