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The Senior Social Worker-Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) position is administered locally under Social Work Service and is part of the Veterans Health Administration's Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Services.

The goal of MHICM is to develop, implement, and assess the benefit of a behaviorally oriented program of psychosocial rehabilitation, intensive case management and community-based treatment for chronic mentally ill veterans.

Basic Requirements : Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).

Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited.

A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going tohttp : / / www.

cswe.org / Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work.

Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.

Current state requirements may be found by going to http : / / vaww.va.gov / OHRM / T38Hybrid / . English Language Proficiency.

Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). GRADE DETERMINATIONS.

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates : (1) Senior Social Worker, GS-12 Experience / Education.

The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice.

Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum / course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty.

2) Licensure / Certification. Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate, within their resume, all of the following KSAs : (a) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations.

This includes individual, group, and / or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and / or case management.

b) Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.

c) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes.

d) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills.

e) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and / or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area.

Preferred Experience : Advanced Social Work Licensure, LCSW or equivalent. If licensed in Louisiana must have BACS or may possess licensure from a state at the advance practice level.

At least one year of experience working with patients in a related mental health clinical area. References : VA Handbook 5005 / 120 Part II, Appendix G39, September 10, 2019.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements : Physical demands of the work are generally minor and are generally sedentary in nature but requires daily car travel.

Physical activity involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and carrying light items such as papers, books or other supplies.

The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks. The emotional demands can be stressful in working with the Veteran / Patient population and their families / caregivers.

A level of self-awareness is essential. "The duties of the Senior Social Worker- Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) include, but are not limited to : Screens Veterans consulted to the Range program for eligibility and appropriateness according to guidelines of social work service and the medical center.

Provide appropriate orientation to those admitted, and treatment alternatives to those who are not. Conducts initial psychosocial assessment as well as screens such as Depression Screens, Mini Mental Health Status Exams, and risk assessments.

Diagnosis and treatment of veterans with Severe Mental Illness. Frequent, direct contacts with consumers to provide ongoing assessment, psychotherapy and support.

Frequency of contacts is increased in times of crisis. Flexibility of veteran contact (veterans are seen in any location and at any time during the workday as needed to meet clinical needs.

A focus on strengthening the consumer's ability to address acute and chronic problems. Use of naturalistic community settings for teaching and modeling problem-solving skills.

Provision of continuity of care within the framework established by MHICM. For example, collaborates and consults with other interdisciplinary treatment teams and programs to promote and enhance the care provided.

Outreach and assertive provision of services to treatment resistant Veterans. Mobilization of environmental and organizational supports, including family members, professionals, and other interested parties.

For example, provides individual, family and group therapies as well as educational programs for veterans, families and staff.

Also responsible for linking members to other VA programs and to community resources. Participate in team staffing regarding member selection, determination of treatment plans and goals, progress evaluation, discharge planning, and after care.

Work assertively and consistently with inpatient teams to assure continuity of care by providing consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and case management services for assigned members.

Works assertively to promote appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and expeditious discharge of assigned members, consistent with program goals and with the individual treatment plans.

Is actively involved in readmission decisions, using the procedures established for this purpose. Completes clinical documentation according to MHICM and Medical Center standards;

this includes but is not limited to progress notes, clinical progress reports, measurement-based care tools, semi-annual treatment plans for all Veterans and program evaluation forms sent to the Northeast Program Evaluation Center.

S(he) will be responsible for completion of required clinical records as well as MHICM forms for evaluation and monitoring of service delivery and outcome for the MHICM Unit Manager, Outpatient Clinic and staff.

Work with other clinical programs and product lines that share in the care of assigned MHICM members, including but not limited to primary care, other medical specialties and other mental health rehabilitation programs.

In pursuit of programmatic and treatment goals, maintain effective working relationships with other professional and administrative personnel both within the Medical Center and in the community.

Provide documentation of care as prescribed by the MHICM and Medical Center Directives. Also document any problem areas concerning implementation of the program or activities within the programs, making suggestions for resolving any such problems consistent with MHICM and Medical Center policies and procedures.

Meet with VA, community, and professional organizations and individuals as needed to carry out assigned developmental and implementation responsibilities.

This includes but is not limited to representing the program by screening veterans for participation in any aspects of the program and educating others on MHICM services.

The incumbent may supervise and participate in the training of Social Workers, Social Work Associates, volunteers, and students;

participates as required and requested in orientation, training and staff development programs involving Social Workers in each product line and the hospital.

The incumbent assumes responsibility and shows initiative for own learning and professional development. Work Schedule : Monday to Friday, 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm Compressed / Flexible : Not Authorized Telework : Eligible (ADHOC emergencies) Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : F Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO) : Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report : Not required"

Summary

We are looking for a clinician with passion for severe mental illness to provide behavioral health assessments, home and community-based services and other identified clinical services appropriate to stabilize and improve functioning of client’s experiencing their first episode of psychosis at the Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic-SPOKE LOCATION.

This clinician will be part of a multidisciplinary team that is leading the expansion of first episode treatment service across the state of Louisiana.

This clinician will provide psychoeducation and psychotherapy to individuals, their families, and groups. This position will be supervised by an LCSW and DSW provider from the HUB site to achieve terminal licensure and will work under the direction of the Hub and Spoke Director.

This position will include travel to and from hub and spoke sites as needed, as well as provide telehealth services as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of community service providers (i.e. school staff, case managers, etc.) as well as willingness to learn about and make connections with new service providers
• Ability to develop individual educational / employment goals, defining steps and timelines towards reaching those goals.
• Travel to and from hub and spoke sites as needed as well as to clients in those communities. Required Education and / or Experience
• Successful completion of a Master’s level graduate degree in a mental health field (e.g., social work, counseling)
• Licensed or license-eligible mental health professional in Louisiana. Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to mental health evaluation of adolescents and young adults
• Interest in learning about w / psychotic disorders
• Interest in research Compensation Information This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade 25. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future.

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Position Details

The Social Worker I is responsible for providing professional services to clients of the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development (CSSD) covering a spectrum of services and programs including Protective Intervention Services, Adoption Services, Youth Services and Community Youth Corrections.

The Social Worker I will conduct risk and safety assessments; provide counselling and case management for children, youth and families of a variety of backgrounds and cultures to address family dynamics and complex psychosocial factors.

Other duties include screening, identifying and prioritizing referrals for service, developing intervention plans, consulting with other professionals as necessary, and completing documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice, and policies and procedures of the department.

In addition, the Social Worker I prepares reports, completes legal documents and provides testimony in court as required, conducts home or agency visits, and supports community based services.

Social work practice in the field of child welfare requires an ability to effectively intervene and provide support to children and families, which may be in situations of crisis and emotional distress.

Self-awareness and self-care are important skills sets for this position. The Social Worker I adheres to the standards for client services in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics, Social Work Standards Practice and departmental standards.

The Social Worker-Flexis responsible for assisting the patients and family members in resolving environmental, financial, psychological, and social problems which affect the patient’s recovery and adversely affect the patient’s length of stay.

This will include collaboration with the physicians and other staff as well as developing and maintaining good working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies.

Job Specifications - Knowledge and Skills

Required :

1. Basic computer skills

2. Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

Preferred :

1. Experience in a hospital setting

2. Medical Terminology

Job Specifications - Education and Experience

Licensure(s) : (LMSW) Licensed Masters Social Worker or above

Related Experience (Specify months or years) : Six months of directly related experience preferred.