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

Valor Healthcare, Inc. • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our team at the Veteran Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Bowling Green, KY on a part time basis. In this role you will be working in our primary care/case management team seeing an all adult veteran patient population. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule. Schedule: This position is 20 hours/week during our clinic hours of Monday through Friday, 8 - 4:30 PM. Schedule can be flexible depending on candidate's needs and our clinic hours.

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 underlying 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.
• Assist 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Generous time off
• Weekday schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees