Serving the state’s Veterans, is beyond rewarding - the smiles and gratitude are more than the heart can hold. Join the team at our Veterans Home, where we are “Always on Mission” to provide quality, compassionate care with dignity, excellence, and integrity. As a Licensed Social Worker, you will manage the clinical/social service program, share your social work/counseling expertise with the facility team plus assess, assist, and advocate for Veterans. This nursing facility is not like the others - its better! If you want to put your skills, knowledge and experience into action to positively impact the lives of our state’s heroes, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: - $83,223: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker
- $78,890: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Examples of Work: - Manage and direct the Social Services Department, which includes supervision of caseworkers and other social services staff
- Develop, monitor, and track department goals, indicators, and key factors resulting in quality, comprehensive services
- Ensure assessments are complete, addressing and supporting each Veteran’s need and will effectively assist medical and other professional staff with treatment planning
- Provide and/or arrange for needed counseling, legal or financial assistance, and Veteran’s rights education
- Organize and facilitate Resident Council, Family Council, and Alzheimer’s Support Group
- Partner with family members for updates for care, goals and planning
Qualifications: - Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri
OR
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Missouri
OR
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker in the State of Missouri
OR
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker in the State of Missouri
AND
- Two or more years of social work experience in a healthcare setting
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 $75/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption