Social Worker Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Coordinator) Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Iowa City, IA Description: A vacancy exists for one full-time (1.0) Social Worker in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center – Iowa City, IA.  This position will serve as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.  The incumbent is a professional social worker and serves in conjunction with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Team, providing individualized comprehensive case management, clinical services and crisis intervention to veterans deemed at an increased risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems. The SPCM must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges across the spectrum of veterans served and adjust intervention and treatment plans as appropriate. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with other treatment team members, professionals, non-professionals, and others at the VA Medical Center and community agencies to assist veterans in managing their mental health problems,  psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to suicide.  KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Des Moines, IA Description: VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for a Social Worker. This position will be the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program Outreach Worker (DCHV). This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line at our Des Moines, IA campus. VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's).  Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization. KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Drug Testing Background Investigation

Job Title: FAMILY CONSULTANT/SOCIAL WORKER Company: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.  Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Position available for dedicated individual to provide community-based case management services to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect, in Des Moines and surrounding area. Bilingual skills a plus but not requirement!  BA/BS in human services or related field, with at least 2 years’ experience in child welfare. Ability to work flexible hours a must, with exceptional organizational skills, and demonstrated knowledge in engaging with families. Salary DOQE. Benefits. EEO.  Send resume/references, to: Register to View , or mail to Julie Gunn, MIFTC, PO Box 416, Perry, IA 50220. Please identify DES MOINES in subject line of email applications. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Social Worker III Company: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Location: Iowa City, IA Description: Employer Information About University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a 700-bed tertiary care center. The Department of Social Service, composed of 100 staff, is looking for experienced MSW-prepared social workers to provide services to inpatients and outpatients and make critical contributions to the interdisciplinary patient care team. View all our jobs Job Social Worker III needed to provide social work services to emergency treatment center patients and their families with complex emotional or social problems, and to assume basic consultation, supervisory, teaching, research and program development responsibilities in this assignment. Social work coverge of the ETC is 24/7; this position is 60% time and will work evenings and holidays. NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered. Additional Salary Information: Competitive salary, fringe benefits.

Job Title: Social Worker II Psych Services PRN (varied) Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Des Moines, IA Description: As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, this job is responsible for assessing and providing support and intervention for the social and emotional needs of patients and their families to promote continuity of care and services following hospitalization. Work involves professional activities such as psycho-social assessment, mental health evaluation and referral, crisis intervention, environmental assistance, patient advocacy, after-care planning and others of similar scope and complexity, depending on the assigned work unit. Work conducted at this level requires a independent license in behavioral health.Essential DutiesPerforms assessment and evaluation, focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family; facilitates family conferences as appropriate.Interprets social, emotional and family stress to members of the care team as it relates to patient's problems and plan of care.Plans and coordinates interventions; communicates plan to interdisciplinary patient care team and evaluates effectiveness of interventions for identified patients and families.Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for service access, and for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights. In addition, advocates on behalf of the organization to promote safety, quality and appropriate resource utilization.Completes documentation responsibilities as identified by department policy and regulatory agencies.Provides consultation to staff and physicians on patient issues and provides protocol clarification/guidance.Develops and maintains professional relationships with medical staff, clinical team, community providers and payers to promote effective coordination of care across the continuum of services.Attends and actively participates in committees as appropriate for service line.

Job Title: ASF 10-086 Social Worker Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for a Social Worker. This position is the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program Outreach Worker (DCHV). All information may be found at www.usajobs.gov. Search by Job Announcement Number: ASF 10-086. Last day to apply is March 29, 2010.

Job Title: Social Worker Suicide Prevention Coordinator Job in IOWA CITY, IA Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Iowa City, IA Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Coordinator) Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: 10-097 Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD /yearAdministratively determined by a professional standards board Series & Grade: GS-0185-0/0 Open Period: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 to Thursday, March 25, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Iowa City, IA Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.Job Summary: A vacancy exists for one full-time (1.0) Social Worker in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center – Iowa City, IA.  This position will serve as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.  The incumbent is a professional social worker and serves in conjunction with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Team, providing individualized comprehensive case management, clinical services and crisis intervention to veterans deemed at an increased risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems. The SPCM must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges across the spectrum of veterans served and adjust intervention and treatment plans as appropriate. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with other treatment team members, professionals, non-professionals, and others at the VA Medical Center and community agencies to assist veterans in managing their mental health problems,  psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to suicide. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Major Duties: A vacancy exists for one full-time (1.0) Social Worker in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center – Iowa City, IA.  This position will serve as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.  The incumbent is a professional social worker and serves in conjunction with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Team, providing individualized comprehensive case management, clinical services and crisis intervention to veterans deemed at an increased risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems. The SPCM must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges across the spectrum of veterans served and adjust intervention and treatment plans as appropriate. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with other treatment team members, professionals, non-professionals, and others at the VA Medical Center and community agencies to assist veterans in managing their mental health problems,  psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to suicide. Qualifications: ·         Masters of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Note:  A contingency offer may be extended to a qualified candidate whose degree completion will be on or before May 31, 2010.  ·         Possess a license, certificate or registration to practice social work issued by the State.  You may be allowed a reasonable period, not exceeding 3 years, to meet these requirements and obtain a license, certificate, or registration. ·         Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) preferred. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. EXPERIENCE: Preferred candidate will have two to three years successful social work experience, with either a community health background or a psychiatric social work background; experience providing care to suicidal and/or mental health patients, including multiple diagnoses such as alcohol and drug use, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric diagnoses; and strong mental health assessment skills.  Special requirement: The successful candidate will be required to complete a physical examination prior to appointment, unless a previous VA physical examination meets the requirements for the position. Note:  Candidate must have a valid driver's license, and be able to operate GSA vehicles.BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ·         Masters of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Note:  A contingency offer may be extended to a qualified candidate whose degree completion will be on or before May 31, 2010.  ·         Possess a license, certificate or registration to practice social work issued by the State.  You may be allowed a reasonable period, not exceeding 3 years, to meet these requirements and obtain a license, certificate, or registration. ·         Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) preferred. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. 1.      Broad knowledge of social work delivery systems, theories, and intervention techniques and advanced practiced skills and judgment to maintain professional standards of service for coordination of suicide prevention services. 2.      Knowledge and skill in program management/administration, which includes leadership, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring to provide guidance and development for a multidisciplinary staff. 3.      Knowledge and use of principles and practices of social work and clinical case manage

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Social Worker Community Care, Inc. is recruiting a Social Worker for Edinburgh Manor, a Residential Care Facility in Scotch Grove, IA (Jones County). Incumbent will coordinate, develop, and monitor IPPs, including programming needs for 38 residents. Fundamental understanding of people with mental illness, the ability to work collaboratively, and B.A. in Social Work or related field required. 2-3 years clinical and/or case management experience strongly preferred. Excellent benefits including 4 weeks PTO the first year plus paid holidays; Health, Dental and Vision insurance, and more. Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Community Care, Inc. Attn: Laura, 108 Industrial Drive, DeWitt, IA 52742 www.communitycareonline.org. Email Laura at Register to View (phone) Register to View (fax) Register to View

Job Title: Social Worker Suicide Prevention Coordinator Company: Location: Iowa City, IA Description: A vacancy exists for one full-time (1.0) Social Worker in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center – Iowa City, IA.  This position will serve as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.  The incumbent is a professional social worker and serves in conjunction with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Team, providing individualized comprehensive case management, clinical services and crisis intervention to veterans deemed at an increased risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems. The SPCM must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges across the spectrum of veterans served and adjust intervention and treatment plans as appropriate. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with other treatment team members, professionals, non-professionals, and others at the VA Medical Center and community agencies to assist veterans in managing their mental health problems,  psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to suicide.

Job Title: HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER/PART-TIME/DUBUQUE, IA Company: HCR Manor Care Location: Dubuque, IA Description: Responsible to provide clients and families psychosocial care regarding economic, social and emotional needs. In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow.Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.For immediate considertaion:Apply on-line: www.hcr-manorcare.comEmail: Register to View -manorcare.comFax: Register to View