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Licensed Mental Health ProviderCaduceus Healthcare Inc. • Sacramento, CA, US
Licensed Mental Health Provider

Licensed Mental Health Provider

Caduceus Healthcare Inc. • Sacramento, CA, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Licensed Mental Health Professional needed to work at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS)

Location :

  • San Pedro : 600 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA. 90014

Period of Performance : One (1) year base period with up to five (5) option years to follow.

Schedule : Full-Time; Monday-Friday, from 8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM with no holidays or weekends.

Requirements :

  • Must have a master’s degree in behavioral sciences
  • Must have an active NPI registration number
  • Have prior social work experience working in a healthcare facility setting.
  • Be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage Family Counselor (LMFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) through the State of California’s Board of Behavioral Science (BBS).
  • Proficient in the use of computers for basic word processing functions (Microsoft Office, Excel)
  • Minimum one (1) year of In-Patient Case Management experience.
  • Understand human behavior and the impact of the illness on the veteran and family.
  • Possess working knowledge of medical and psychiatric diagnostic treatment and procedural terminology.
  • Experience in the following areas is highly preferred : Mental health assessments, community outreach, substance abuse, and / or welfare.
  • Have a basic understanding of VAGLAH’s social service role, housing-first model, harm reduction, and homeless services.
  • Possess a current, valid, and unencumbered California driver’s license because it is necessary to drive to provide services to Veterans in the community.
  • Active BLS Certification.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to commute to and from veteran homes for on-site visits (as needed). Must be Real ID .
  • Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Provide direct and indirect services to eligible Veterans, including determining eligibility for VASH services, prioritizing needs requiring independent judgment, and enhancing organizational and communication skills.
  • Utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of these services.
  • Participate in consultation with the VA’s designated HUD-VASH leads regarding complex situations and ethical and legal matters.
  • Be directed to the needs of Veterans confronted with a crisis, homelessness, substance abuse, life-threatening illnesses, traumatic losses, chronic diseases, and / or disabilities including chronic mental illness. This includes social and environmental concerns that can cause challenges in participating in treatment or impede the Veteran’s success and healthy living.
  • Provide housing-search assistance by locating suitable housing in the community and at project-based voucher locations and help maintain an inventory of safe available units accepting rental subsidies; assisting Veterans with completion and submission of rental applications and credit reports; communicating with landlords to secure and maintain housing; conducting outreach to prospective landlords and property management groups on behalf of homeless Veterans; educating individuals and organizations on the benefits of leasing to Veterans; meeting Veterans at housing units both for viewing and walk-through purposes; assisting Veterans in obtaining move-in and security deposits, as well as furniture and household items; facilitating individual and group housing searches; creating outreach materials for landlords; participating in Public Housing Authority (PHA) sponsored landlord outreach and appreciation events.
  • Provide and document housing-related advice to Veterans via face-to-face or telephone contact using required documentation systems including the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Homeless Operational Management Electronic System (HOMES) and / or other required centralized documentation systems that may be developed during the course of the contract.
  • Participate in scheduled meetings to review and evaluate the services provided to our Veterans, identify opportunities to improve the services delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
  • Complete assessments and other documentation as required, including psychosocial assessments and assessments as needed per program regulations.
  • Develop, coordinate, and carrying out treatment plans, as appropriate, under the direction of the HUD-VASH Supervisor.
  • Document and report suspected cases of abuse within the required timeframe and in conjunction with a discussion with the designated HUD-VASH Supervisor.
  • Interview Veterans / families to assess resources needed in the areas of housing, financial assistance, extended-care facility placement, transportation, home help, support groups, respite, day healthcare, day treatment programs, legal aid, and other services.
  • Complete clinical reminders, encounters, and progress notes at each encounter with the Veteran.
  • Completing the Suicide Risk assessment for at-risk patients.
  • Under the direction of the VASH Supervisor, coordinate and oversee the process for placement into community nursing homes, rehabilitation programs, substance- abuse programs, emergency shelters, board and care facilities, homeless transitional housing programs, the Domiciliary, and other various VA and community program locations.
  • Assist Veterans with maintaining permanent housing at the individual desired location.
  • Assist Veterans and Veteran families with identified psychosocial needs, patient / family resistance, or complex problems.
  • Maintain and update resource files in assigned areas of community resource needs such as transportation, meal programs, housing / shelters, adult daycare, support groups, Department of Public Social Services, extended care facilities, and other resources as required by VAGLAHS.
  • Document Veteran-care activities in VAGLAHS Medical Records in accordance with Departmental standards and VA policies.
  • Complete incident reports, inquiries / controlled correspondences, and reports when requested and with the support and guidance of the designated social work lead.
  • For additional information and compensation details, please email your most recent resume / CV to opportunities@cadgov.com.

    We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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