Senior Social Worker-Clinical Resource Hub

Provide Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) services via telehealth to Veterans at multiple Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5 facilities as part of an interprofessional primary care team. Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions (20-30 minutes, 1-6 visits) for depression, anxiety, stress, sleep, and other behavioral health concerns, support primary care providers, and refer to specialty mental health care when needed. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Integrated Telehealth Care Provides telehealth integrated mental health services to multiple Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5 facilities using the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) model, as part of an interprofessional primary care team. Delivers brief (20-30 minute), limited (1-6) behavioral health visits in primary care, supporting medical providers as a routine primary care service. Clinical Care Builds therapeutic relationships and work independently with Veterans and families facing complex medical, psychiatric, behavioral, and psychosocial problems. Completes functional assessments of psychosocial needs to maximize treatment and independence. Monitors symptoms; treat emergent problems such as non-adherence or side effects; provide decision support and education. Delivers evidence-based brief interventions, psychotherapy, and counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, sleep hygiene, and other concerns, applying knowledge of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment. Provides crisis intervention; arrange inpatient psychiatric transfer if needed, and follow up. Care Coordination Collaborates with Veterans, families, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) members, and interdisciplinary team members on treatment plans. Facilitates discharge planning, including triage to higher-level mental health care or return to primary care; assist with referrals. Serves as liaison to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community resources; provide case management, helping Veterans cope with loss, grief, disability, and terminal illness. Consultation and Education Educates Veterans and families about community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advance directives. Consults with PACT and staff on psychosocial needs and their impact on care and discharge planning and treatment compliance. Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse people. Professional Development and Service Pursues continuing education; orient less experienced providers and precept trainees; serve on facility committees. Quality and Documentation Supports VA, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN, and facility policies; maintain productivity and quality per professional, Joint Commission, and facility standards. Documents in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: May be available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years ves

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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? VA Health Care System promotes our core I CARE values: to act with Integrity and Commitment, to Advocate for Veterans, to show Respect to all, and to pursue Excellence. *** Please note this announcement will close after the first 50 applications are received, which may be sooner than the posted close date.