What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Primary Care Behavioral Health w/bonus - 5401 position at Vantage Search Group?
We have a new opportunity for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Primary Care Behavioral Health) at the Keesler Medical Center - Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 payable with first paycheck!
Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the LCSW include but are not limited to the following:
• Use medical and mental health diagnoses and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
• Conducts patient care in a primary care setting and adhere to a primary care behavioral health model.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals to community and other Government agencies for services.
• Independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.
• Use medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
• Implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
• Independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Must practice within the bounds of the license or certification.
• Provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
• Participate in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizations required at the facility.
• Any additional duties as required by AFI 44-172, applicable DODIs, MDGIs, and the BHOP Manual.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9-hour shift between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break
Schedule may vary slightly dependent upon need.
No weekends or holidays!
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Experience: Must have at least 2-years of recent post-grad experience within the last 3-years
License: Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from any state.
Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.
Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
- Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
- Matching 401K
Base salary: $40.00 - $45.00/Hr as a W2 employee
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 payable with first paycheck!
Salary : $83,200 - $93,600