Licensed Social Worker

Do you have a passion for helping others and building relationships? The Missouri Veterans Home is looking for a Licensed Social Worker to guide and advocate for our Veterans so they receive quality, compassionate support and services. If you want to advance your career in a rewarding environment, apply now. PAY $61,214.64 - $67,454.64 Based on experience and licensure (see below) EXAMPLES OF WORK Ensure complete assessments are conducted on Veteran's social, environmental, and economic backgrounds to assist medical and other professional staff with diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planningEnsure medically-related social services are provided for Veterans to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Perform duties of Director of Social Services when absent from facility to include supervision and direction of Social Services teamProvide medically related social services for Veterans to attain highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through the assessment and care planning processIdentify and seek ways to support Veterans’ individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choicesMake arranges for obtaining adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal itemsMaintain contact with families to report on overall health and planningMake referrals and obtain services from outside entitiesAssist with and make referrals for financial and legal mattersProvide appropriate level of discharge planningProvide or arrange for the provision of needed counseling services, participating in behavior management and crisis intervention and planningIntroduce Veterans and families to the Home, providing information and giving tours Qualifications Licensed Senior Clinical Caseworker - Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Missouri Licensed Bachelor Social Worker - $61,214.64Licensed Master's or Advanced Macro Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $67,454.64 Benefits Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workersOpportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidaysHealth (medical, dental, vision) and free life insuranceRetirementUp to $25/month match on savings plan6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption How To Reach Us Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter's contact information. MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/ At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .