Address: Arizona State Veteran Home - Flagstaff
2100 N. Gemini Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 

Salary: $65,000 - $76,500/Annual (DOE) 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona State Veteran Home Flagstaff (ASVH-F) is looking for a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). The ideal candidate is responsible for the oversight and provision of medically related social series designed to maintain the highest practicable mental and psycho-social well-being of each Veteran/Member of the Arizona State Veteran Home, a skilled nursing facility that serves the long-term care and rehabilitative needs of Arizona’s Veterans. Maintains a personal case load of assigned Veteran/ Members. Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures. Supervises a staff of social workers. Learns, implements and monitors Arizona Management System (AMS) methods. Utilizes AMS concepts and tools for problem solving, continuous process improvement, and work efficiency. Incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties.

• Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home, ensuring timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process.
• Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met. Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff.
• Provides training and support.
• Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals.
• Addresses staff problems. Recommends disciplinary actions. Interviews and selects staff.
• Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders.
• Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law. For VA per diem veteran will be part of the team to complete the 10-10.
• Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the VA.
• Works with residents, families and staff to ensure that Veterans/Members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights.
• Manages Grievance Book.
• Assists in projecting department budget.
• Works within budget parameters. Monitors expenditures.
• Effectively manages staff overtime.
• Maintains a personal caseload of assigned Veterans/Members.
• Reviews policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Creates new policies as needed. Attends and participates in various meetings.
• Serves on committees. Conducts staff meetings. Participates in special projects as assigned.
  

Knowledge of:

• Rules, regulations, policies, procedures of section and work unit
• Veterans Administration, CMS and State regulatory standards
• Social Services programs and principles of social work
• Geriatric population’s psychiatric issues that affect care
• Geriatric disease processes
• Side effects of psychotropic medications
• Physical and chemical restraints
• Community resources
• Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
• Long-term care billing standards
• MDS system Personnel Rules

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal interactions
• Counseling
• Case management
• Resident assessment
• Developing care plans
• Program planning and organization
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Basic computer use
• Supervision and management
• Leadership

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
• Perform resident assessments and develop care plans
• Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Plan, delegate, review work of others
• Evaluate issues, explain rules and regulations
  

• A minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Experience in long-term care
  

• A social work license from the state of Arizona AND
• A minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals AND
• A bachelor's OR master's degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Requires the ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Requires the ability to drive a vehicle in the course of conducting State business.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
  

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
  

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.