Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 5035

Job Description

Job Description

Now seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a full-time position at Eglin Hospital Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Core Duties :

• 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 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.
• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
• Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and patient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produce reports of evaluation and / or treatment, as required.
• Participates in military specific training (e.g., pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress, etc.).
• Shall direct supporting Government employees assigned to them during the performance of clinical duties. Guides the performance of assigned personnel. Uses team approach toward staff and patient management.
• Shall perform administrative duties that may include maintaining statistical records of his or her clinical workload, participating in medical educations programs, and participating in quality improvement functions and other duties as prescribed by the Flight Commander.
• May be asked to participate / direct committees, programs or clinical services directly related to area of clinical responsibility or privileges.
• Shall attend and participate in meetings, 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, flight meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations, facility guidance, or as directed by the flight Commander or his / her designated representative.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7 : 00am and 4 : 00pm, plus Call

No Weekends, No Holidays

Requirements

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 minimum of two (2) years in the practice of clinical social work within the past five (5) years. Experience working with the DOD or VA is highly desired.

License : Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from any state. Please identify state of licensure.

Life Support Certification : Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Note : May obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date.

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.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits :

Base salary : $40.00 - $48.25 / hr

Sign-on Bonus : $5,000 payable in first paycheck