Job Title Licensed Clinical Social Worker - U.S. Air Force Academy

Location USAF ACADEMY, CO US (Primary)

Job Type Full-time

Job Description

SUMMARY: Performs healthcare coordination and case management activities IAW Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical social worker may be required to function in a specialty mental health clinic or in a patient centered medical home (PCMH) location as a behavioral health consultant (BHC) and/or Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF). The type of work may include, but is not limited to the fol

Maintain accurate and current notes in the Mental Health records, inpatient medical records and electronic medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required. Participate in military specific training (e.g., training to perform security clearances, use of the Air Force Guide to Managing Suicidal Behavior, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress) and others as directed by the mental health flight Commander or AF policy. Provide brief (typically no more than four appointments) cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care under the Air Force consultation model (i.e., per the Air Force Behavioral Health Optimization Program Practice Manual). Services will mimic the pace of primary care (i.e., patients seen for 15- to 30-minute appointments). May provide classes and/or groups in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., drop-in stress management class, group medical visit for a chronic condition). Consult with PCMs on-demand about general issues or specific patients. Ensure PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients referred. Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and BHC services. Participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic. Supervision of providers who are in training or not fully licensed. Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required. Contact referred patients to assess treatment adherence. Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity. Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help patient problem-solve solutions to barriers. Provide patients with education regarding their mental health condition and treatment regimen. Routinely staffs difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant and/or psychiatry consultant. Perform case management functions. Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, mental health, flight meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the mental health flight Commander or his/her designated representative. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidenced-based therapies, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family and group... For full info follow application link.

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