Mental Health LCSW - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic - Danville Virginia

Company: Valor Healthcare Inc.
Location: Danville, Virginia
Posted On: 05/13/2024

Description:Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Mental Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Danville, Virginia. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services and/or a designated Psychiatrist, the Social Worker provides a variety of services including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, short-term, solution focused counseling, education and referral for resources and benefits, and case management. Develops program content and organizes & leads activities planned to enhance social development of individual members and accomplishment of group goals. Collaborates 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.BenefitsGreat work lifestyle balance! No on call, weekends off, 11 federal holidays, and increasing PTO the longer you stay with Valor.Competitive pay! We offer based on experience and monitor market trends to ensure we are providing a great rate for our employees.Access to Medical through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Dental, Vision options.Annual performance reviews to discuss goals, raises, concerns, etc.10 extra personal days for anything you want a year!Great support system through clinic management peers, HR, Recruiting department, all the way up to the executive level.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).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.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.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 contractStrong computer skills, including EMR experience 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.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 More...

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