What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker position at Valor Healthcare?
About Us
Valor Healthcare operates over 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operation of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.
About Our Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends
- Outpatient Only
- Malpractice Coverage
- CE Allowance/Time
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Medical, Vision, Prescription, Dental
- Life Insurance/Disability
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Personal Days
Position Summary- Valor Healthcare
Under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services and/or a designated Psychiatrist, the Social Worker provides a variety of services including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, short-term, solution focused counseling, education and referral for resources and benefits, and case management. Develops program content and organizes & leads activities planned to enhance social development of individual members and accomplishment of group goals. Collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Qualifications
- 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. Equivalent degrees (Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, etc.) will be considered and are subject to final approval from local VA.
- Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted LCSW 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.
- Proven mastery of advanced sociological, psychological, and mental health care related interventions and issues.
- 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.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $68,640 - $81,120
