Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health

Company: Valor Healthcare Inc.
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health for to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Bowling Green, KY. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America's veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations 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.As a Mental Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 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 ResponsibilitiesInterviews individual members to assess social and emotional capabilities.Provides case management to Veterans and families as needed throughout the continuum of care.Selects program appropriate to particular group goals, level of development, needs, capacities, and interests of group members.Conducts individual counseling/therapy.Conducts group therapy (which may include PTSD groups; weight management; anger management & coping skills, grieving; and personal interactions).Conducts marriage and family counseling as specified by the VA.Involves members in planning and assuming responsibility for activities.Helps members through group experience to develop attitudes and social skills for improved family relations and community responsibility. Refers members, when indicated, to community resources and other organizations.Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards.Inputs all patients information into VISTA/CPRS.Completes any and all clinical reminders due at the time of each patient visit.Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, wellness, related health issues and healthy lifestyle choices.Maintains confidentiality of veterans data and information.Complies with all VA and company training requirements.Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.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.Participate in the clinics outreach events to help support the clinics enrollment initiatives.Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.Requirements:QualificationsMaster'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.Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted LCSW/MSW (or equivalent) license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.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 contractProficiency in written and spoken English.Strong computer skills, including EMR experienceEnergetic and optimistic demeanorThis is considered a safety sensitive position.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.by Jobble

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