Licensed Clinical Social Worker Case Manager - 5033

Now seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Case Manager for a full-time position at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ.

Core Duties :

• Participate in Utilization Management / Case Management meetings to review and identify opportunities to improve treatment provided and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Participate in the provision of monthly in-service training for non-healthcare-practitioner members of the clinical and administrative staff on subjects germane to social work and social work CM services.
• Provide patient referrals.
• Interface with the facility's RN Case Manager(s) in the development and implementation of the Case Management Program (CMP).
• Develop local strategies that use the strength and disciplines of both nursing and social work to accomplish case management.
• Provide assistance in the development and implementation of educational programs.
• Additionally, the social work case manager may be required to provide those services identified under Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• 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 patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in 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 MTF.
• Must not have any suspensions of clinical licensure.

Type of work includes the following :

work.

Must possess the ability to independently perform the following :

Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical social work services.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7 : 00am and 5 : 00pm, including a one hour lunch

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 one (1) year in the independent practice of clinical social work / healthcare management for adults, children, families, seniors, or groups within the past five (5) years.

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.

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 : $45.00 - $57.50 / hr

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