Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - IHCS - Florence, Arizona

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VHS is looking for a qualified Licensed Clinical Social Worker - ICHS Florence Location.

City : Florence

State : AZ

Start Date : 2024-12-2

End Date : 2025-07-31

Duration : 26 Weeks with option to extend!

Shift : 10 Hour Days

Skills : LCSW, Behavioral Health

W2 Pay Rate : $45.50 / hr, plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays (blended rate of $47.32 / hr)

Certification Requirements : Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

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Benefits Include :

Competitive Pay Packages

Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit

Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Dental, and Vision

Federal contract provides $4.93 / hr equivalent of benefits paid for Employee 401(k) with match

Robust Referral Bonus Program

24 / 7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS

Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

INTRODUCTION

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors

comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent clinical social worker who serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The BHP possess a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and / or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI / SMD). The BHP conducts mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and

services for detainees with SMI / SMD to include referral to acute and / or inpatient mental health

care as clinically determined. The BHP provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities, substance abuse education, and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems. The BHP conducts specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community model. The BHP consults with medical, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to conduct and provide education and training on continuity of care, treatment, monitoring and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1. Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

2. Minimum of one-year experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the independent level as recognized in the state licensed, whereby clinical supervision is not required.

REQIURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1. A current, permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work

independently in the state where the duty station is located.

2. This position requires privileging by IHSC.

3. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart

Association or the American Red Cross.

4. Experience implementing and managing a new mental health treatment program and / or a

Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.(Preferred, not required)

5. Experience in a detention / correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Critical thinking skills.

4. Cultural awareness.

5. Integrity and honesty.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the case management process commensurate with training and education at the master's level.

2. Knowledge of and experience in the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various social work treatment and diagnostic modalities.

3. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

4. Ability to implement and manage services within a multi-disciplinary mental health treatment unit.

5. Possess a strong understanding of the Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.

6. Knowledge of a diverse set of group and individual therapeutic modalities (examples include, but are not limited to : art, music, drama, creative-writing, life skills, etc.).

7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

8. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter / translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

9. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

10. Ability to communicate proficiently in English and / or Spanish (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

11. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary

environment.

12. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.

13. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

14. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA / Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direction and oversight to multi-disciplinary team in the implementation and

management of an integrated mental health treatment program.

2. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.

3. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.

4. Develops, manages and monitors patient treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians to assess patient level of functioning and progress.

5. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.

6. May be expected to provide telehealth services based on patient needs and healthcare situation.

7. If providing tele-behavioral health services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed, to include :

8. Working with the patient's local health staff to coordinate care for any identified behavioral health concerns (patient's local administrative staff will coordinate the appointment).

9. Using IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) software to examine and record the patient's plan of care.

10. Tele-behavioral health services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental Health Services policy.

11. OPTIONAL : Provider may choose to obtain additional state licensing, outside of the state of his / her duty station, to provide out-of-state tele-behavioral health services.

12. Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents according to DSM V diagnosis and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.

13. Works in conjunction with ICE / OPLA legal counsel providing written evaluation reports on the mental health status of individuals placed on SMI (Seriously Mental Illness) List.

14. Provides weekly reports / updates on individuals on SMI list to HQ Behavioral Health Unit.

15. Provides weekly reports / updates on individuals housed in segregation and report to HQ Behavioral Health Unit.

16. Provides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883).

17. Provides brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education, as required by ICE Residential and Detention Standards.

18. Provides mental health treatment to individuals that are present with signs / symptoms of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and / or neglect using the multidisciplinary approach.

19. Provides mental health treatment to individuals that present with signs / symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors.

20. Provides post-discharge follow up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment.

21. Serves as the suicide prevention program coordinator in the absence of the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) and as assigned by Clinical Director if no Supervisory BHP is present.

22. Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that affect successful treatment.

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