Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) w/bonus- 5307

Vantage Search Group•Fort Walton Beach, FL

13h•$42 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

We have a new need for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at the Eglin AFB, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The health care worker (HCW) shall serve as a member of the primary care clinic’s health care team and assist the primary care manager (PCM) in managing the overall health of their enrolled population. The program goal is to assist the Air Force Medical Home (AFMH) in meeting its core principles of "whole person orientation" and "coordinated/integrated patient care" by improving management of cognitive and behavioral factors impacting the health of the enrolled population. Scope and responsibilities include patient care (e.g., functional assessment, targeted and collaborative problem solving) and consultation with AFMH members to identify (and efficiently and effectively target) primary problems impacting the enrolled population. Services will be governed by US Air Force practice standards as delineated in the Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP) practice manual. Clinical social worker is required to function in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) location as a full-time equivalent provider as an internal behavioral health consultant (IBHC) and/or Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF) as outlined in DoDI 6490.15 Integration of Behavioral Health Personnel Services Into Patience-Centered Medical Home Primary Care and Other Primacy Care Service Settings and the BHOP Practice Manual. The Clinical social worker cannot be used by the facility's Mental Health service to provide any non-IBHC or BHCF related functions; nor is the social worker allowed to provide any clinical services that warrant use of the BFDA MEPRS code. Internal Behavioral Health Consultant in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The type of work may include, but not limited to, the following: Participates in and successfully completes two phases of Air Force IBHC training (paid). Phase I training is approximately five days onsite at a CONUS location. The candidate must receive a "Pass" determination on the Phase I Training Core Competency Tool (CCT) before proceeding to Phase II. Phase II training will occur within 90 days of completion of Phase I training for a two day course. The candidate must receive a "Pass" determination on the Phase I Training Core Competency Tool (CCT) in order to be deemed acceptable for the position. May provide classes in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class). May participate in group medical appointments, including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop in Group Medical Appointments (DIGMA), as requested by the PCM. Works independently in the absence of direct oversight and adheres to Air Force values. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing and resolving professional issues. Must be skillful and tactful in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous. Must possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way. Successfully consults with PCMs on-demand about general issues and specific patients. Ensures PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients referred. Delivers brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and IBHC services. Participates in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic. Provide technical direction and clinical insight into relevant projects being conducted at the site of service. Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in the patient’s electronic medical record within the allowable timeframe defined by the facility standard after the patient is seen. Effectively manage a full daily patient load, as defined by the Mental Health Business Practice Standards and BHOP Manual of completing approximately 8-14 patient encounters per day. Duties may include supervision of providers who are in training or not fully licensed. Duties may include participating in Air Force-approved research projects relating to Primary Care Behavioral Health. Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required. Participates in military-specific training (e.g., use of the Air Force Guide for Suicide Risk Assessment, Management, and Treatment, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress, etc). Attends and participates in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, facility guidance, or as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
At least 1-year full-time experience in the last 2 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker assessing and providing evidence-based individual counseling to patients within a mental health or health care facility.
Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from any state.
Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification (may obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date).
Ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Must be skillful and tactful in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.
Must possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.

Nice To Haves

Participates in and successfully completes two phases of Air Force IBHC training (paid).

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the primary care clinic’s health care team and assist the primary care manager (PCM) in managing the overall health of their enrolled population.
Improve management of cognitive and behavioral factors impacting the health of the enrolled population.
Provide patient care, including functional assessment and targeted and collaborative problem solving.
Consult with AFMH members to identify and target primary problems impacting the enrolled population.
Function as an internal behavioral health consultant (IBHC) and/or Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF) in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) location.
Provide classes in a format appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management, sleep enhancement, chronic pain).
Participate in group medical appointments, including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop in Group Medical Appointments (DIGMA).
Work independently and adhere to Air Force values.
Communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, medical and non-medical staff.
Consult with PCMs on-demand about general issues and specific patients.
Provide same-day verbal and/or written feedback on referred patients to PCMs.
Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and IBHC services.
Participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs.
Provide technical direction and clinical insight into relevant projects.
Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Manage a full daily patient load, completing approximately 8-14 patient encounters per day.
Supervise providers who are in training or not fully licensed (may include).
Participate in Air Force-approved research projects relating to Primary Care Behavioral Health (may include).
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required.
Participate in military-specific training (e.g., suicide risk assessment, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, combat stress).
Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities.