Senior Social Worker-Intensive Case Management Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR)

Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary responsibility of the ICMHR Senior Social Worker is to provide intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, placement services and referrals to various community agencies and hospital services to Veterans in ICMHR.

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide intensive community-based case management services to Veterans with SMI, severe functional impairment, and high inpatient Mental Health inpatient utilization, in coordination with existing community and VA services. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to a vulnerable population. Implement Psychosocial and Rehabilitation and Recovery services - fully utilizing practices and principals of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery. Refer and connect Veterans to community-based resources that consider the uniqueness and abilities of the Veteran. Respond to consults by independently interviewing the Veteran utilizing questionnaires and other measurement devices while assessing the Veteran's emotional, functional, and psychological condition. Provide assessment/evaluation to include a social work assessment and recovery plan considering the Veterans strengths and abilities. Recovery plans are developed taking into consideration the Veterans wishes and treatment goals, and include measurable goals outlined based on relevant psychological, medical, and psychiatric information. Implement measurement-based care tools on a regular basis to assess Veterans wellbeing and overall functioning. Ensure the Veteran information is entered into the NEPEC and National Psychosis Registry (NPR) performs duties to facilitate community living by coordinating mental health and community care. Aid with monitoring compliance with medication for Veterans independently conducts home visits and community visits to Veteran to maintain and encourage community integration. Collaborate with community agencies where Veterans reside to facilitate community living in the least restrictive environment and to provide support services for these agencies. Provide consultation/education to Veterans and families on community resources, advance directives and VA Benefits. Actively participates in facility committees relevant to ICMHR specialty care. Enters all Veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. Judges effectiveness of techniques and when indicated seek advice from the clinical treatment team or adjust practices if therapies seem ineffective. Incumbent is required to participate in a rotation for on-call services to the emergency department. Performs other duties as assigned and can, at times, assist other incumbents or perform special assignments to meet the needs of the healthcare system. Maintains the assigned GSA vehicle and submits monthly milage reports on cars utilized within that period. Required to operate a government-owned or leased vehicle. Must possess a valid driver's license. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm OR 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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