Part Time Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•Bowling Green, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare is seeking a part-time Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) for their Veteran Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Bowling Green, KY. This role involves working within a primary care/case management team serving an adult veteran patient population. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off, and a weekday schedule.

Requirements

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.
Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted 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.
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.).

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessments to determine the underlaying causes of presenting problems.
Assist the patient and family to understand the contributing factors to problem(s) and determine the pros and cons to short/long-term solutions.
Coordinate with clinic staff and community agencies to assist in problem solving as needed.
Address Advance Directive and Organ Donation in accordance with the standards of CBOC.
Provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advanced directives, and VA resources.
Assists patients and their families with coping and dealing with the loss/grief experiences in disability, terminal illness, and death.
Participate actively in the treatment planning process with other disciplines.
Document social work interventions and activities in the patients’ clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off.
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 to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.