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Virginia Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Nottoway, VA | Full Time

$70k-84k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

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Virginia Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is Hiring a Social Worker Near Nottoway, VA

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Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is seeking a Counselor I – Social Worker to join its growing team in Burkeville, Virginia.
The individual in this role will plan, organize and implement a full range of social work services for older adults dealing with mental illness, promoting recovery in patients as they transition back into their communities. If you are interested in working for an organization that makes a difference in the lives of Virginians, offers excellent benefits, and ample growth opportunities, join our team!
Some responsibilities and duties involved in this role:

Completing ongoing assessments
Providing treatment to patients and coordinates discharge
Serving as an active member of the PGH interdisciplinary treatment team
Planning and implements treatment goals based on sound therapeutic approach
Providing education and support services to the patient’s primary support system
Maintaining productive contact with significant others, referring agencies, and community resources
Assisting with program development and performance improvement as needed

Some knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) involved in this role:

Working knowledge of available social, economic, and community resources
Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to independently carry out work actions/job responsibilities thoroughly and timely
Ability to individually, and in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams, develop goals and implement treatment plans according to client’s needs
Ability to interview and gather medical and psychosocial data and interpret it in oral and written reports

What is Piedmont Geriatric Hospital?
PGH is a 123-bed, gero-psychiatric hospital, operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is Virginia’s only state Mental Health Facility solely dedicated to evaluation and treatment of persons aged 65 and older. The goal of care is to facilitate discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental and social functioning.
Where is Piedmont Geriatric Hospital?
PGH is located in the picturesque rural setting of the Southside region of Virginia. PGH is just 60 miles from the state capital (Richmond), 65 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 144 miles from the waves of Virginia Beach.
Our Values:
PGH has H.E.A.R.T. Values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork. Our values of H.E.A.R.T. make us a great place to work! Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, if you are in agreement, we encourage you to apply.
Some of Our Outstanding Benefits Include:

12 Paid Holidays
Family & Personal time off, Sick Time Off
Excellent Health Insurance
Disability – Long & Short Term
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Benefits Program
Group Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (VRS)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Social Work Program
Experience in Case Management in a Social Work role

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge or experience working with older adults in behavioral health is preferred but not required

Special Requirements

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).
Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PGH offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

PGH is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

PGH is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$70k-84k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/06/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

07/07/2023

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