Here is a great chance to get your foot in the door as a State Worker! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of heroes who gave so much for us? This opportunity as the on-call Psychiatric Social Worker 2 may be just for you! This critical role is located at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane, Washington.

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.
At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As the On-Call Psychiatric Social Worker 2 for our Spokane Veterans Home, you will provide medically-related social services to veterans/spouses to attain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each veteran.

Responsibilities include completing psychosocial assessments and assigned components of RAI and maintaining direct contact with residents/families and resident confidentiality throughout the facility. Additionally, you will conduct interviews for ongoing assessment and treatment with a focus on residents' cognitive, mood, psychosocial and behavioral status while serving as a member of the treatment team.

If you want to make a difference in healing the seen and unseen wounds of veterans and provide them with quality care, then we encourage you to join our team by applying now!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $37.58 - $49.33 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working with people requiring mental health counseling.: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane, WA 99202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person