STGi is currently seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.



JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Social Worker (MSW) will provide social work services under the direction of the CBOC Primary Care Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, and the VA Medical Center (VAMC) personnel.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide social work service based on physician's orders to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients.
• Provide initial social work assessment for adult/ geriatric Primary Care and/or Psychiatric patients.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their support systems: evaluates health, living situation, family/caregiver supports, military experience, mental health, etc.
• Identify social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs; strengths, coping skills, barriers.
• Helps patients cope with illness, injury, hospitalization, or medical treatment — integrati...