WDVA Psychiatric Social Worker Washington Soldiers

Overview

WDVA is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker 3, full-time and permanent, at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington. The role provides medically-related social services to Veterans and/or their spouses to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each Veteran.

Join our team and contribute to the organization’s mission by ensuring that veterans in our care receive behavioral and social interventions that enhance their quality of life.

• Perform psychosocial assessments and psychiatric case histories.
• Complete assigned components of RAI (MDS, CAA, care plans research and completion).
• Interview residents for ongoing assessment and treatment focusing on cognitive, mood, psychosocial, and behavioral status.
• Maintain direct contact with residents and families.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Monitor, track, and report on resident and family complaints and grievances.
• Complete documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform assessments, one-on-one visits, phone calls, care conferences, and discharge planning.
• Serve as the facility discharge planner; assess resident readiness for discharge and plan for smooth transition to the community.
• Maintain working knowledge and written materials related to community resources.
• Conduct and participate in resident/family groups, facilitate resident care conferences, and provide input on resident status relative to area of expertise.
• Develop behavior plans and maintain behavior monitors when necessary.
• Ensure accurate tracking and monitoring of all psych drugs.
• Prepare reports for the behavior team on assigned residents.
• Review and monitor care plans and, with team support, make recommendations to the care plan.
• Provide in-service education to all staff as required by regulation and as needed.
• Provide oversight, direction, training, performance development plan expectations, and evaluations, and approvals for leave and timesheet reporting.
• And more as needed.
• Position Description available upon request.

• Master’s degree in social work from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Two (2) years of experience working with populations requiring mental health counseling or emotionally disturbed individuals.
• Current, valid Washington state Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential.
• Must be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

• Demonstrated ability to effectively complete MDS 3.0 and RAI requirements.
• Three or more years of experience in care of geriatric populations, dementia care, geriatric mental health, or Veteran population.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a heavy workload.
• Knowledge of medical conditions/diagnoses, categories of psychoactive medication, and veterans’ issues including trauma-informed care.

• Must pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two years per WDVA Policy 615.000. Background check information will be considered in determining suitability.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening per DVA policy 670.000.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by safety standards. Must be able to wear required PPE.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Must comply with WDVA policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid driver’s license and be insured if driving a state vehicle.
• Must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Top candidates will be contacted to interview. Please include a letter of interest describing qualifications and a current resume detailing applicable experience and education. Finalists may be asked to provide professional references with current contact numbers.

This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach applicable documentation to their application. For questions, contact recruiters.gov.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

Note:

Benefits information is provided for general guidance and may vary by appointment type. For detailed benefits information, please refer to the WDVA benefits website and state HR resources.