Overview

Social Worker (Clinical) Joint Base San Antonio

Time to invest in some new footwear because if you’re San Antonio-bound, you’d bettershow up in boots! The Alamo City is one of the military’s most envied postings and is often referred to as Military City USA .

Low cost of living, affordable homes, and the lack of state tax on retirement income are a few financial perks to living and retiring in this Texas city.

A robust job market that seems partial to government and defense / security contracting ensures employment opportunities for spouses or transitioning service members.

San Antonio is the country’s seventh fastest growing city yet has somehow managed to retain a small town feel. Quality schools and friendly locals (most with military ties) are additional perks to living in San Antonio.

Some things you should know before you get here : trucks are the norm (the bigger, the better), love for The Spurs (NBA) runs deep, the H-E-B obsession is real (it’s a grocery store), rodeos are life, and don’t call it San Antone that’s just wrong.

The community boasts a vibrant Hispanic population, and enhances everything from the food, to the music, to community events.

You don’t necessarily need to speak Spanish to get around, but you’d better know how to say barbacoa, tamales, and cascarones.

Name brand shopping (IKEA is the latest arrival of note), restaurants, and all variety of entertainment all add to San Antonio’s quality of life.

SeaWorld, the San Antonio Zoo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and downtown museums are all fun outings for kids and families. Tube or kayak down a river, play or fish in the lakes, or relax by San Antonio’s famous downtown River Walk.

Museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks remember The Alamo? round out San Antonio’s cultural offerings. Tex-mex cuisine arguably originated here, and some up and coming culinary trendsetters are making a name for themselves in the Pearl District downtown, alongside several notable breweries.

San Antonio has over 300 days of sunshine with some hot summers, mild winters and pleasant spring and fall seasons.San Antonio is in Bexar County (it’s pronounced BEAR ) in south central Texas, and is just south of the gorgeous Hill Country.

It’s only about two hours from Austin, the beach, or the desert.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

Responsibilities

Receives general supervision from the assigned program director or Department Chief who allows the incumbent freedom of action as an independent professional in dealing with assigned caseload.

Incumbent is expected to make decisions and recommendations with a minimum of supervisory guidance. When consultation is required on difficult cases the immediate supervisor will be consulted or a designated supervisory staff to assist.

Work will be reviewed by peer reviews managed by the department in which the program falls within.

INTRODUCTION

Serves as a social worker providing individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for beneficiaries, adults, which may include children.

Assists clients to identify and manage personal, psychological and interactive problems, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems associated with occupational, school, family, and personal adjustment.

Develops individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnosis, identified problems and treatment needs for each case.

Utilizes social work systems and psychological theories, principals and techniques in treatment plan development. Coordinates with patients work environment, social service agencies, schools, primary care, specialty clinics and other organizations to promote seamless service and support to patients.

Provides limited case management to improve individual family and occupational functioning and mitigate crises. Works closely with multi-disciplinary treatment staff to synchronize efforts across the continuum of care.

Provides emergency on-call crisis management services for adult and child behavioral health cases as designated by the section or department needs.

Responsible for documentation which includes : monthly reports on patients seen outcome / assessment results, clinical issues of significance, and other data as requested.

MAJOR DUTIES

Works with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses to include factors such as history of trauma, co-occurring conditions and suicide.

Provides individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children to assist clients to identify and manage personal, psychological and interactive problems, and to achieve effective personal, occupational, marital, and family development and adjustment : Collects bio-psycho-social information about patients using interview, case history, and observation techniques, and assessment methods.

Analyzes information collected to determine psychiatric diagnosis, treatment plan and / or advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.

Reviews notes and information collected to identify problems and concerns. Consults reference material, for example the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM), textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop therapeutic or treatment plan.

Counsels’ clients, using counseling methods and procedures using approved evidence based treatment modalities to assist clients in gaining insight into personal and interactive problems, to define goals, and to plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs.

Evaluates results of counseling methods to determine the effectiveness of treatment used. Interacts with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques.

Provides case management services to effectively manage patients enrolled in behavioral intensive outpatient behavioral programs and prevent crises.

Regularly coordinates with other clinics, family advocacy program, Army Substance Abuse Program, installation chaplain services, Service Member commands, social service agencies, schools, and other organizations that support the patient.

Where such collaboration does not already exist, takes the lead in developing inter-agency and / or interdisciplinary forums.

Continuously assesses and responds to changing needs of patients based on deployment cycles or critical events.

Executes performance initiatives through revision of clinical standards and procedures. Performs a variety of quality management / quality assurance duties to meet the Joint Commission (TJC) requirements.

Establishes and monitors objective behavioral outcome measures. Monitors risk management issues and takes appropriate actions.

Provides concise documentation of care and recommendations. Provides reports and approves consults. Skill in written and oral communication especially in case formulation and presentation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements :

US Citizenship required

This is an inclement weather position. The incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and / or remain on duty during inclement weather conditions.

Incumbent may be required to perform call duties; work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis.

The work will require the incumbent to work evenings / nights, rotating shifts, extended hours or other schedules common to hospital operations.

This position requires occasional TDY - 5%.

This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.

Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.

ALL EMPLOYESS ASSIGNED TO A MTF ARE REQUIRED TO BE SCREENED FOR APPLICABLE IMMUNIZATIONS REGARDLESS OF SERIES, BASED ON OCCUPATIONAL RISK, AND ARE SUBJECT TO MISSING / REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS IAW AR 40-562, CHAPTERS 3 & 4.

This position requires credentialing. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to meet credentialing requirements.

Valid state license as a clinical social worker.

Incumbent will have to pass a pre-employment physical to meet Physical Efforts requirements. This position may require an annual physical or medical surveillance examination.

This position requires the ability to lift 30 lbs.

This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Red Cross. Must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

About the Position : Vacancies are located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TexasandWillford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

• Recruitment / Relocation Incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Benefits

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits. However, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

Health insurance

Most employees are eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This program offers health insurance for you, your spouse and your children under the age of 26.

It offers many different health plan choices, so you can find a plan that works best for you and your family.

Dental and vision insurance

Most employees are also eligible for the Federal Employee Dental Vision Insurance Plan (FEDVIP). FEDVIP is a separate insurance plan from FEHB.

You can sign up for dental plan, a vision plan or both types of insurance. You can choose from several different plans to cover yourself, your spouse and your unmarried, dependent children up to the age of 22.

Life insurance

Most employees are eligible for the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program (FEGLI). You can choose coverage starting at one year’s salary up to more than six times your salary, and you can get coverage on the lives of your spouse and eligible children too.

Long-term care insurance

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long-term care insurance to help pay for costs of care when you can no longer perform everyday tasks for yourself like eating, dressing and bathing, due to a chronic illness, injury, disability or aging.

If you’re eligible for the Federal Health Benefits Program, then you’re also eligible to apply for FLTCIP. Certain medical conditions, or combinations of conditions, will prevent some people from being approved for coverage.

You must apply to find out if you’re eligible to enroll.

Flexible spending accounts

The Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) is a great way to help you save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to help pay for eligible healthcare or child care costs.

If you’re eligible as a new or current federal employee, then you can set up either a healthcare or dependent care flexible spending account or both.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

University Health System is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally renowned teaching hospital consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research.

Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery.

We are currently looking for LCSW’s to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.

What you will do :

Provides professional level skills required in the clinical practice of social work, affording direct and indirect services to clients in health settings and working with a multidisciplinary team in evaluation and treatment planning for individuals, families and groups.

Offers a broad spectrum of social work services to clients with a multiplicity of needs. Serves as a role model and clinical trainer for other staff, establishing priorities for self and peers, ensuring that services are rendered in a prompt, efficient and effective manner.

Actively supports the policies and procedures of the University Health.

What we require :

Current licensure for the state of Texas as an LCSW is required.

A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school, three year's current experience in social work and demonstrated level of clinical social work skills indicative of ability to engage in self-regulated practice are required.

Minimum of one year providing supervision to social workers or other related fields is preferred.

Why you should apply :

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Amazing Medical Benefits (Vision plan Included)

Dental

Education reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Generous PTO accrual

University Health was recognized as a 2022 Top U.S. Workplace.

Please apply at bestcareerssa.com

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full time Social Worker position in the San Antonio area.

Job Description :

Providing social service activity as it relates to the patients and their families. This includes treatment, planning, and consultation with other staff members.

Experience in assessing the patient’s and their family’s emotional and social factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential.

Assisting in discharge planning from agency service when care is no longer appropriate by submitting a written summary of services provided.

This includes an assessment of the patient’s current status to be retained in the patient’s chart. Participate in discharge planning, and in-services programs related to the needs of the patient.

Qualifications :

• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas - required
• 1+ years' experience with license - required
• Experience with Hospice or Home Health - preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Clean background, drug screen, and driving record

Benefits :

• Semi-monthly pay periods - Direct Deposit
• Healthcare Benefits Include : Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(K)
• PTO (Personal Time Off)
• Holiday Pay
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Harbor Healthcare is recruiting for Beacon Hospice of San Antonio. Please apply directly through this website, complete the online application, and attach resume.

Description

Provide varied social work (SW) services to managed care patients and their families.Aid in development of treatment plans, patient discharge needs, and provide social, emotional and mental assessments on patients.

Act as an advocate for members and their families linking them to educational resource and community resources to support their healthcare.

SW participates in GMG High Risk meeting or Case Management (CM) team meeting to optimize care plane, treatment plans and GMG protocols.

Serves as a resource to the care team.

Essential Functions :

• Serve as a strong resource to GMG physicians, clinical staff and CM staff regarding community services, resources, and facilities to best serve the patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management, care coordination, and current standards of care as a foundation for assessment and planning activities.
• Assess the medical, physical, psycho-social and transition needs of patients and families in various settings (hospital, SNF, home, clinic, etc.

to create individualized transitional and social plans.

• Conduct periodic reassessments and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to optimize the plan of care, increase customer satisfaction and minimize misunderstandings.
• Confer with physician(s), case manager, and other pertinent sources to gather and provide information to the care team.
• Communicate with the MC Medical Director as indicated on pertinent patients to discuss patient status, issues, questions.

8.Document pertinent patient / family communications, referral authorizations and plans into the EMR in a timely manner.

9.Document appropriately in complex care database and other associated work-related systems.

10.Maintain current knowledge of health plan benefits, health plan contracts and preferred provider network.

11.Assume responsibility for personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work

12.Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

• Demonstrate effective decision-making and individual reasoning to the solution of problems.
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings.

15.Maintains strictest member and company confidentiality; Ensures member health information is secured each day.

16.Able to work efficiently under pressure.

17.Perform other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills :

Strong computer skills required; Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet software

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education, Job Experience, and Skills :

• Must have degree in social work (BSW) from an accredited program.
• Two or more years of managed care experience .
• At least 3 years of diverse clinical experience in caring for the acutely ill patients with multiple disease conditions in adult and geriatric populations.

4.Able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal format.Strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED Language SKILLS :

Bilingual (English / Spanish) language proficiency required.

Work Environment :

Depending upon the area assigned, may be 100% clinical setting or office setting in a clinical environment, Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or patient home environment.

Faced paced setting, with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required; May take after hours phone calls

Physical Requirements :

Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs.

Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR Certification

Social Worker