Senior Social Worker

4 weeks ago

Fairfield, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Services (ICMHRS) is a community-based case management program based on the Assertive Community Treatment model, primarily serving Veterans diagnosed with serious mental health illnesses who have been identified as high utilizers of psychiatric inpatient hospital and other resources.



Duties

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tour of duty Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency
Telework: Authorized; if approved, would be on a regularly scheduled basis but this is not a remote position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker (Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery Services) position are to provide intensive case management services to assigned Veterans and significant others, consistent with the goals and methods of ICMHRS, the VA Mental Health Initiative and with all relevant Medical Center policies and procedures. Treatment interventions are innovative and highly individualized, including providing intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, placement services, and referrals to various community agencies and hospital services.

Duties for the position include but are not limited to:

  • Respond to consults sent to the ICMHRS program by interviewing the Veteran utilizing questionnaires and other measurement devices while assessing the veteran's emotional, functional, and psychological condition. Presents the findings to the ICMHRS team to determine rejection or acceptance into the ICMHRS program.
  • Function as case manager for Veterans in the ICMHRS program to facilitate independent community living by coordinating mental health and community care.
  • Participate in development of a recovery plan for each ICMHRS Veteran with measurable goals outlined based on relevant psychological, medical, and psychiatric information with the principles of treatment matching.
  • Assist ICMHRS Veterans in the preparation of materials needed for applications to various agencies for entitlements, then, follow the process of the application until a determination has been made.
  • Serve as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes Veteran's encounter when interacting with government and community agencies
  • Collaborate with members of the ICMHRS team and other professional specialty clinics to provide comprehensive care to ICMHRS vets.
  • Conduct individual and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of substance abuse, psychiatric illness, and social needs as treatment issues.
  • Serve as therapist in treatment groups, individual psychotherapy, and family therapy as needed. Best practices, practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment protocols are utilized to the extent feasible in all therapeutic interventions.
  • Assess learning needs regarding substance abuse, psychiatric and medical disorders. Provides psychoeducation when needed.
  • Provide assistance with ensuring ICMHRS Veterans have access to medication management.
  • Conduct home visits and community visits to ICMHRS Veterans to maintain and encourage community living.
  • Collaborate with Adult Board and Care homes where ICMHRS Veterans reside to facilitate community living in the least restrictive environment and to provide support services for the homes.
  • Prepare and submit legal documentation for the petition of various legal orders such as guardianship, conservatorship, protective orders, commitment and alternative treatment orders. Provide expert testimony in court settings as needed.
  • Provide direct teaching services to staff and others as appropriate.
  • Document the Veteran's progress in progress notes. Documents significant events as needed. Information is to be entered into the CPRS system.
  • 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.
  • Maintains a valid driver's license and clean driving record. The incumbent's driving record will be reviewed through the California Department of Motor Vehicle's Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program annually.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and may be posted up to September 30, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 21, 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st and 15th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Fairview Healthcare Full time

    **Fairview Healthcare Residence is hiring a Social Worker to act as advocate and help people foster their capacities and coping mechanisms in order to improve and better their daily lives and experiences, within specified standards and timescales. Local to Fairfield/tri-county area preferred.** - BS degree in social work (BSW), psychology or...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Fairview Healthcare Full time

    **Fairview Healthcare Residence is hiring a Social Worker to act as advocate and help people foster their capacities and coping mechanisms in order to improve and better their daily lives and experiences, within specified standards and timescales. Local to Fairfield/tri-county area preferred.** - BS degree in social work (BSW), psychology or...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Constellation Health Services Full time

    **Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)** **Now Offering a $2,500 Retention Bonus!** Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work with our hospice and home care patients. This is a field-based role that will involve providing care in the patient's home as well as various facility...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Bon Secours Mercy Health Full time

    At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. SUMMARY Responsible for providing clinical supervision to peers, BSW, and students. Provide appropriate interventions and discharge...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Constellation Health Services Full time

    Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)Now Offering a $2,500 Retention Bonus!Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work with our hospice and home care patients. This is a field-based role that will involve providing care in the patient's home as well as various facility settings.Qualifications:LMSW...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Constellation Health Service Full time

    Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) Now Offering a $2,500 Retention Bonus! Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work with our hospice and home care patients. This is a field-based role that will involve providing care in the patient's home as well as various facility settings. Qualifications:...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Bon Secours Mercy Health Full time

    At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. SUMMARY Responsible for providing clinical supervision to peers, BSW, and students. Provide appropriate interventions and discharge planning...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Constellation Health Service Full time

    Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) Now Offering a $2,500 Retention Bonus! Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work with our hospice and home care patients. This is a field-based role that will involve providing care in the patient's home as well as various facility settings. Qualifications:...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Constellation Health Service Full time

    Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) Now Offering a $2,500 Retention Bonus! Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work with our hospice and home care patients. This is a field-based role that will involve providing care in the patient's home as well as various facility settings. Qualifications: ...

  • Social Worker Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Aldea Inc Full time

    Under the direction of the Program Director, this position provides supervision to program staff and interns. **Duties and Responsibilities**: **Essential Duties**: - Availability for consultation between meetings, during and outside of business hours, as needed. - Evaluation of staff performance according to agency policy, both informally and in...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States YAI Full time

    If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Group Home Social Workers assist in the placement of people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) into care homes, licensed as a California Group Homes, and assisting with various aspects of the support needs of the people in the home. The crisis...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States YAI Full time

    If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Group Home Social Workers assist in the placement of people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) into care homes, licensed as a California Group Homes, and assisting with various aspects of the support needs of the people in the home. The crisis...

  • Social Work

    4 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Matrix Providers Full time

    Job DescriptionMatrix Providers is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a job in Fairfield, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline: Social WorkDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: StaffBONUS Included position.Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed...

  • Social Work

    3 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Matrix Providers Full time

    Job DescriptionMatrix Providers is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a job in Fairfield, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline: Social WorkDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: StaffBONUS Included position.Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed...

  • Social Work

    4 days ago

    Fairfield, United States Matrix Providers Full time

    Job DescriptionMatrix Providers is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a job in Fairfield, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline: Social WorkStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: StaffMatrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Clinical...

  • Social Work

    2 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Matrix Providers Full time

    Job DescriptionMatrix Providers is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a job in Fairfield, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline: Social WorkStart Date: 06/21/2024Duration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: StaffMatrix Providers is hiring a Licensed...

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHealthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The candidate will be asked to provide mental health services to inmates/wards. Clinical social workers maintain order and supervise the conduct of patient-inmates/youths, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property,...

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHealthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The candidate will be asked to provide mental health services to inmates/wards. Clinical social workers maintain order and supervise the conduct of patient-inmates/youths, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property,...

  • Emergency Placement Clinical Social Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Fairfield, United States Aldea Inc Full time

    Emergency Placement Clinical Social Worker Treatment Foster Care & Adoptions POSITION DESCRIPTION **Position Summary**: Under the supervision of the Program Director or his/her designee, the Emergency Placement Clinical Social Worker provides case management and behaviorally focused services. **Duties and Responsibilities**: **Essential Duties**: -...

  • Prn Medical Social Worker, Lmsw or Lcsw

    1 week ago

    Fairfield, United States Amedisys Full time

    Territory: Corsicana, TX Area Mileage reimbursement provided - Holds a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and - Has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a health care setting. - Meets state and federal requirements for this position. - Current CPR certification - Amedisys is an...