Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - COAST GUARDS

WJM Professional Services is recruiting for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Coast Guard in Yorktown, VA. Will provide personal medical services to all eligible beneficiaries within the capabilities normally granted to a Psychiatric Social Worker. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide professional diagnostic assessments and evidence-based therapy to U.S. Coast Guard members.

The Contractor shall perform a full range of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, using government-furnished facilities, equipment, and supplies to a variety of patients. All aspects of Clinical Social Work services shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the provider and the Medical Department including but not limited to the items listed below and in the PWS.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments utilizing clinical interview techniques, mental status examination, collection of history from collaborative sources, and psychometric screening tools, in collaboration with other clinic staff and TRICARE referrals, as needed for determining a Mental Health diagnosis and plan of treatment.
• Develop, review, and implement Treatment Plans for the care of behavioral health conditions, providing follow-up care, discharge plans, and appropriate transfers to other healthcare facilities (psychiatric units, residential care, nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, MTFs, VA, and civilian facilities) as indicated.
• Provide outpatient care in individual, group, couples, and family modalities, exercising professional judgment and using a range of clinical skills to include evidence-based psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and recommendations for lifestyle / behavioral change as appropriate
• Provide a health record entry for every patient utilizing prescribed behavioral health templates from the HSWL Service Center - Entries are made in the Electronic Health Record by the Coast Guard Medical Manual.
• Evaluate fitness for unrestricted worldwide duty and document any mental health conditions or diagnosis that might adversely affect a member's ability to safely and effectively carry out a mission.
• Within HIPAA confidentiality guidelines, maintain professional communications with other Clinic Healthcare staff and Commands and provide consultation services regarding mental health issues including diagnosis, treatment plans, prognosis, and fitness for duty status.
• Provide appropriate and timely evaluation, intervention, and management for urgent and emergent problems as they occur in addition to providing regularly scheduled appointments. follow clinic guidance for crisis intervention protocol to ensure safety
• Provide immediate notification to the Medical Department should a medical emergency occur and report the nature of the emergency to the Commanding Officer or their authorized representative. Inform the Senior Coast Guard Medical Officer of any patient exhibiting significant non-compliance with the prescribed treatment program.
• Make appropriate and timely mandated reports of abuse or neglect by Social Work licensure standards as well as Coast Guard Regulations and Medical Manual
• Plan, develop, and maintain referral and care coordination services with other mental health resources and social service agencies to provide optimal patient care. Act as liaison with Work-Life personnel, Substance Abuse Program Specialists, Chaplains, EAP providers, civilian TRICARE
• Make appropriate referrals to specialists utilizing appropriate resources as directed by the clinic administrator. TRICARE Network resources will be used when availability exists within the TRICARE access standards. Use of other military treatment facilities is encouraged when / where available.
• Participate in the Health Services Quality Improvement Program.
• Collaborate with other behavioral health stakeholders in implementing psycho-educational programs, training, and referral resources that might improve the level of behavioral health and awareness within a defined community or area of responsibility.
• As requested by the Chief of Health Services or the Clinic Administrator, provide in-service training on Mental Health related issues to clinic personnel and (at Petaluma only) to students in the Health Services School.
• Monitor rates of mental health-related behavior and resource utilization, such as psychiatric admissions, suicide or suicide-related behavior, domestic violence cases, substance abuse treatment, alcohol-related incidents
• In all aspects of care, follow applicable Coast Guard regulations, policies, and directives.

MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN CURRENT LICENSURE FOR THE DURATION OF THIE AGREEMENT

Credentials Review . Submit the following credentials with the proposal to be evaluated for technical acceptability.

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ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR CVS ALONG WITH THEIR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

WHO WE ARE!!

WJM Professional Services provides Medical, nursing, and ancillary professionals to the Department of Defense and other government agencies. We also provide administrative professionals, program management, and credentialing services to government contractors and government agencies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information on the position and salary please submit a resume.