Social Worker (Palliative)

Summary The Palliative Care Social Worker, assigned to the Social Work Service at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), serves in support of the facility's Palliative Care Clinics. As an active member of the Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team, the incumbent provides consultation, case management, and evidence-based therapy to address the psychosocial needs of Veterans and caregivers. Responsibilities Duties may include but are not limited to: - Assists Veterans served in the Palliative care clinics to navigate care, facilitate access and follow-up. Additionally, provides coordination of care within the Palliative Care system as well as Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), inpatient medicine and other services within the health care system. - Provides clinical social work services to the Palliative outpatient clinics as determined by patient care needs. - Provides education about resources to Veterans and Caregivers receiving services in...