Social Worker

The VISN Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) CoCM Social Work position is a Legacy VISN 4 based position located in Tele­Mental Health (TMH). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The PCMHI CoCM SW is an integral part of the PCMHI team. Duties include: Patient outreach and engagement in treatment. Administration of validated patient reported outcome measure. Review of assessments and documentation completed by others. Obtain missing pertinent information from providers, patients, and medical records. Development of an individualized treatment plan using standardized algorithms to guide treatment recommendations and support evidence ­based decision making. Keep current with knowledge of the variety of clinical options available through the medical center and local community about how to refer/engage Veterans. Review of initial assessment and treatment plan with the PCMHI Provider with Prescribing Privileges consultant and PCP, incorporating modifications of the plan as recommended. Entry of all Veterans receiving PCMHI CoCM into a registr. Use of a registry to ensure patient follow-up, track engagement in PCMHI CoCM protocols, and monitor treatment response. Run patient registry reports to facilitate care provision and to monitor quality of care. Providing education and brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, motivational interviewing, and other focused treatment strategies. Monitoring of Veteran progress using validated patient-reported outcome measures. Ongoing review of progress and recommendations for changes in treatment, including medication adjustments, utilizing evidence-based algorithms in consultation with the PCMHI Provider with Prescribing Privileges. Relapse prevention planning throughout care, including transition from active treatment to maintenance as goals are achieved. Timely and thorough documentation of all patient interactions. Provision of same-day access to PCMHI CoCM services. Ongoing collaboration with and coordination of the Veteran's care with the treating PCP and other healthcare professionals. Collaborate with PCMHI leadership/team members to develop/enhance educational materials and use marketing strategies to promote PCMHI CoCM services. Effectively communicate with patients, families, caregivers, VA leadership, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Telework: This position is remote. Functional Statement #: 000000 / Social Worker Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38

Salaire : $61,722 – $97,087/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?