Job at a glance
This position is located within the Social Work Service Line at the Beckley VA Medical Center. This role serves as an advanced practice Senior Social Worker responsible for clinical coordination, program management, and specialized psychosocial care across the Hospice/Palliative Care (HPC) Program and the Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Program. Major duties: Major duties include but are not limited to the following:Hospice and Palliative Care The incumbent serves as an advanced clinician on the Palliative Care Consult Team and manages hospice referrals and palliative coordination.
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for Veterans with serious and life-limiting illnesses Coordinating hospice referrals, inpatient/outpatient palliative services, and care transitions Provide counseling, emotional support, and illness education to Veterans and families Providing leadership in interdisciplinary communication and advocacy for Veteran preferences Implementing bereavement support and end-of-life planning services Monitoring HPC outcomes and quality metrics (e.g.
Bereaved Family Survey) Ensuring compliance with VHA Directive 1139, Palliative Care Consult Teams Adult Day Health Care Provides geriatric-focused psychosocial services and program coordination for ADHC participants Conduct biopsychosocial assessments addressing functional statuses, caregiver burden, cognitive safety, and long-term care needs Coordinating respite, long-term care services, transportation, and needed support resources Counseling Veterans and caregivers regarding chronic illness adaptation and safety planning Actively participating in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement activities Monitoring workload, documentation, and compliance with ADHC clinical expectations Supporting placement coordination when Veterans require a higher level of care Ensuring compliance with VHA Directive 1141.03(2), VA Operated Adult Day Health Care Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 517-260547-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education: Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.