Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW PCMHI)

Description

Valor Healthcare is looking for a Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) LCSW in Vero Beach 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

CE 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 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 Servi