Mental Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker

About Us  Valor is searching for an LCSW (Mental Health) seeking a rewarding opportunity to join our team based at the Boglusa, LA.VA Outpatient Clinic. This is a great opportunity to expand your social working skills while giving you the flexibility to pursue other opportunities. As well as, a great way to give back to our veterans.  

Position SummaryThe Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is a comprehensive team that delivers primary care services to Veteran patients. The PACT team’s focus is on prevention, health promotion, coordination and chronic disease management. The social worker in this Veteran-centric approach serves on an interdisciplinary team and is assigned to a specific panel of veterans to ensure their needs are met, as defined by the Veteran. Social Workers are uniquely prepared for this role by virtue of their education, training, and experience which prepares them to understand the person-in-situation and the influences that family and community have in impacting the health- care needs of Veterans. 

About 

Valoris different because of our people. Our leadership team is comprised of veterans and clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our Nation’s Heroes. Many of our colleagues have veterans in their families or are veterans themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services and/or a designated Psychiatrist, the Social Worker provides a variety of services including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, short-term, solution focused counseling, education and referral for resources and benefits, and case management. Develops program content and organizes & leads activities planned to enhance social development of individual members and accomplishment of group goals. Collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify interventions to optimize patients’ functional status, well-being, and access to care.
• Coordinate community-based services including transportation, supportive home services, skilled nursing home placement/long-term care for eligible veterans; provide information and referral to state and community agency programs; assist with resource linking.  
• Conducts group therapy (which may include PTSD groups; weight management; anger management & coping skills, grieving; and personal interactions).
• Provide patient and community education; brief supportive counseling; mental health triage as needed.
• Conducts marriage and family counseling as specified by the VA.

Why Valor: 

• Work-life balance (Monday-Friday Schedule)
• We cover 100% of malpractice!
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• CME Allowance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• and more!

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or higher, in Social Work from a program registered by the Department of Education is required, with specific training dealing with adult patients.
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted LCSW/MSW (or equivalent) license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Minimum of 1-3 years' post-master direct counseling experience with adult patients. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Proven mastery of advanced sociological, psychological, and mental health care related interventions and issues.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.