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We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join the Arizona State Veterans’ Home and provide high-quality social services to veterans and their families.
The selected candidate will oversee the Social Services program, supervise staff, maintain a personal caseload, complete resident assessments and care plans, and ensure compliance with federal, state, CMS, and facility requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Social Services staff.
- Conduct resident assessments, counseling, and case management.
- Develop and monitor individualized care plans.
- Coordinate safe and clinically appropriate discharge planning.
- Ensure compliance with PASRR, MDS, Medicare, and Resident Rights requirements.
- Coordinate referrals and consults with the VA and community resources.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, committees, training, and facility improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential resident documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) — Required
- Active Arizona Social Work License
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in long-term care preferred/required
- Knowledge of geriatric care, behavioral health, CMS regulations, and social service programs
- Strong communication, counseling, assessment, case management, and leadership skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Current negative TB/Mantoux test as required
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