Clinical Caseworker/Licensed Social Worker

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Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping others and building relationships? The Missouri Veterans Home is looking for Clinical Caseworker or 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
$46,966.56 - $67,454.64
Based on experience and licensure (see below)

EXAMPLES OF WORK - Clinical Caseworker and Senior Clinical Caseworker
Provide medically related social services for Veterans to attain highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through the assessment and care planning process
Identify and seek ways to support Veterans’ individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices
Make arranges for obtaining adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
Maintain contact with families to report on overall health and planning
Make referrals and obtain services from outside entities
Assist with and make referrals for financial and legal matters
Provide appropriate level of discharge planning
Provide or arrange for the provision of needed counseling services, participating in behavior management and crisis intervention and planning
Introduce Veterans and families to the Home, providing information and giving tours
ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK - Licensed Senior Clinical Caseworker (LBSW, LMSW, LMASW, LCSW)
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 planning
Ensure 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 team

QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical Caseworker - $46,966.56
Must demonstrate the following which may be obtained through four years of work experience as a social work or human services professional in a healthcare setting or through completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related program:
Knowledge of individual, family, and group behavior.
Knowledge of available community resources.
Knowledge of medical and treatment records, progress notes, and other related information.
Senior Clinical Caseworker - $54,974.64
Must demonstrate the above knowledge which may be obtained through six years of work experience as a social work or human services professional in a healthcare setting or through completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related program.
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 - $61,214.64
Licensed Master's or Advanced Macro Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $67,454.64
(Lack of post-secondary education for the Clinical Caseworker and Senior Clinical Caseworker will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.)

BENEFITS
Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
Retirement
Up to $25/month match on savings plan
6 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
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