Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Description Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Kosciusko, MS. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.

Schedule

• Clinic hours are
• Monday though
• Friday, 8 - 4:30 PM with no weekends. In this role we are looking for someone to work 16 hours/week. We can be flexible on schedule based on our clinic hours. About Us Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes. Valor is different because of our people. Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our nation’s patriots. Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none. Core Responsibilities Performs initial and follow-up evaluations, including assessments. Engages the veteran, core, and expanded PACT team members in treatment planning. Provides a range of treatment services, including individual therapy. Treatment services are typically focused on behavior activation and short term needs specific to a range of physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to Diabetes, Heart Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Adjustment Disorders. Provides evidence-based psychotherapies as necessary and appropriate. Provide emergency care, as needed, for all patients enrolled in the CBOC, including referring patients for emergency primary care treatment, psychiatric medication evaluation, or coordinating the admission of patients to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver. When appropriate and feasible, the Social Worker will educate and encourage the Veteran to advocate on his/her own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Makes rapid assessments and responds to psychiatric emergencies. Provides case management to Veterans and families as needed throughout the continuum of care. Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards. Inputs all patient information into VISTA/CPRS. Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit. Maintains confidentiality of veteran data and information. Participates in staff meetings regarding clinical. administrative, and staff development issues. Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Participates in program planning and development, making recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as needs and opportunities arise. Collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by Valor and the VA. Participates in activities that obtain feedback from veterans and works to enhance services as needed. Complies with all Valor and VA training requirements. Other duties as assigned.