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Job Title: Licensed Social Worker for VA Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS)

Location: 3601 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85723

Overview

Aptive Resources seeks qualified and compassionate Licensed Social Workers to join our team and provide critical services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. This is an opportunity to serve our nation’s Veterans by delivering high-quality social work support in a collaborative health care environment.

Work Schedule

• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with schedules determined by staffing needs.
• Shifts: Rotating shifts, including Federal holidays, as required by SAVAHCS.
  
  

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

As a Licensed Social Worker, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement plans to address social determinants of health.
• Perform suicide risk, mental health, and crisis assessments and interventions.
• Document safety plans and care provided in patient medical records.
• Educate patients on and assist with completing advanced directives.
• Coordinate and complete the process for inpatient psychiatric petitions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicating critical patient information.
• Plan and facilitate family and interdisciplinary team meetings, including goals-of-care discussions.
• Provide resources for homeless Veterans and address abuse or neglect findings in coordination with Adult Protective Services.
• Develop discharge plans, including referrals to rehabilitation, long-term care, or palliative care facilities.
• Assist with discharge planning for Veterans returning home, including home health consults.
• Manage case assignments for post-discharge case management services.
• Educate patients and families, ensuring they understand care instructions.
• Support emergency measures and provide life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Maintain professional decorum, respect patient rights, and uphold the VA's customer service standards.
• Review and utilize electronic medical records to inform service delivery.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from a nationally accredited school.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of current social work experience.
• Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted social work license in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved vendor
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong crisis intervention and mental health assessment skills.
• Expertise in discharge planning and connecting Veterans with appropriate resources.
• Proficiency in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and respecting individual rights.
• Competence with electronic medical records and documentation protocols.
  
  

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

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