Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Us

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Valor is different because of our people.

• Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our nation’s patriots.
• Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.

About Our Benefits

Competitive Salary

Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends

Outpatient Only, No Call

CE Allowance/Time

401(k) with Employer Match

Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription

Generous PTO including vacation, sick, paid holidays and personal time

Core Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments to determine the underlying causes of the presenting problem, and its effect on the patient’s ability and desire to comply with the treatment recommendations.
• Help the patient and family to understand the contributing factors to the problem(s), will discuss with them the pros and cons of possible short term and long-term solutions, encouraging them to make positive and lasting changes to reduce stressors.
• Coordinate with clinic staff and community agencies to assist in problem-solving as needed. Case management is provided in order to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the Veteran’s established goals. Services include but are not limited to interventions to increase access to care, including transportation assistance and advanced directives, economic assistance, find appropriate housing for the patient’s level of need (affordable independent housing, homeless shelters, group and family care homes, Veterans Homes, assisted living, nursing homes, respite care, hospice care) and other necessary services to assist with functional decline.
• Address Advance Directive and Organ Donation in accordance with the standards of CBOC.
• Provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advance directives and VA resources.
• Assist patients and their families with coping and dealing with the loss and grief experiences in disability, terminal illness and death.
• Participate actively in the treatment planning process with other disciplines.
• Document social work interventions and activities in the patients’ clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand-off when transferring of patientcare.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or higher, in Social Work from a program registered by the Department of Education is required, with specific training dealing with adult patients.
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted MSW (or equivalent) license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ post-master direct counseling experience with adult patients. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency-AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience.
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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