Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW PCMHI) at Valor Health Care

Stuart, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Team Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, EMR Experience, Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Assessment Skills, Treatment Planning, Compliance, Customer Service, Problem Solving

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate LCSW to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Stuart, FL. About Us Valor Healthcare operates over 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operation of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more. About Our Benefits Competitive Salary Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends Outpatient Only, No Call CME Allowance/Time 401(k) with Employer Match Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription Generous PTO including vacation, sick, paid holidays and personal time As a Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) LCSW, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan. Core Responsibilities Patient Care: Performs initial and follow-up evaluations, including assessments. Engages the veteran, core, and expanded PACT team members in treatment planning. Provides a range of treatment services, including individual therapy. Treatment services are typically focused on behavior activation and short term needs specific to a range of physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to Diabetes, Heart Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Adjustment Disorders. Provides evidence-based psychotherapies as necessary and appropriate. Provide emergency care, as needed, for all patients enrolled in the CBOC, including referring patients for emergency primary care treatment, psychiatric medication evaluation, or coordinating the admission of patients to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver. When appropriate and feasible, the Social Worker will educate and encourage the Veteran to advocate on his/her own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Makes rapid assessments and responds to psychiatric emergencies. Provides case management to Veterans and families as needed throughout the continuum of care. Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards. Inputs all patient information into VISTA/CPRS. Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit. Maintains confidentiality of veteran data and information. Participates in staff meetings regarding clinical. administrative, and staff development issues. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Participates in program planning and development, making recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as needs and opportunities arise. Collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by Valor and the VA. Participates in activities that obtain feedback from veterans and works to enhance services as needed. Complies with all Valor and VA training requirements. Other duties as assigned. Compliance: Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items. Clinical Outcomes: Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines. Customer Service: Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors. Establish and maintain a warm, welcoming and professional atmosphere for our colleagues and veterans, ensuring needs and expectations are consistently met. Ability to conversationally diffuse situations. Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical team in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Collaborates with Clinic leadership to resolve veteran concerns or complaints. Enrollment Growth: Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives. Save & Recapture: Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits. Strategic Initiatives: Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational. Requirements Qualifications Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed, or: Master's degree, or higher, in Social Work from a program registered by the Department of Education is required, with specific training dealing with adult patients. Equivalent degrees (Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc..) will be considered and are subject to final approval from the local VA. Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted LCSW/MSW (or equivalent) license in the state of desired employment and able to independently practice at the master’s degree level. Minimum of 1-3 years' post-master direct counseling experience with adult patients. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract. Proven mastery of advanced sociological, psychological, and mental health care related interventions and issues. Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract. Must be compliant with federal, state, local government, or contract specific vaccine mandates and/or requirements Proficiency in written and spoken English. Strong computer skills, including EMR experience Energetic and optimistic demeanor This is considered a safety sensitive position. Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Responsibilities

As a PCMHI LCSW, you will provide medical treatment and personal care services to patients, collaborating with the PACT team to develop patient care plans. You will also provide crisis intervention, case management, and ensure compliance with VA guidelines.