LCSW- Travis, AFB

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• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

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Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Fairfield, CA.

• Employment Status:Full-time position
• Compensation: This is a salaried position. 65/hr + 5,000 sign on bonus.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday. 7:30 - 4:30 pm.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The LCSW must have and meet the following:

• Degree/Education (5.2.4): Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).

• Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social

Work Education (CSWE).

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• Experience: Experience in clinical social work, either through a master’s-level

practicum or 2 years post-MSW experience. Prior training or experience as a

behavioral health provider integrated into PCMH setting is preferred.

• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed

Clinical Social Worker.

• The primary license used to practice must meet the DHA PM 6025.13

requirements as a valid and unrestricted license. An unrestricted license must

meet the following conditions:

a. Does not waive or reduce Continuing Education (CE) requirements;

training; testing; investigation; or sanction authority.

b. Has no restrictions pertaining to clinical competency.

c. Does not restrict practice to a military or federal facility.

d. Does not waive the standard license fee solely on the basis the member

being in the military. A "Military License" or "Patriot License" is a

restricted license.

e. Does not waive or extend license renewal date solely on the basis the

member being in the military.

f. Allows the provider unabridged permission to practice in any civilian

community in the jurisdiction of licensure without having to take any

additional action on the license.

• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): None

Job Summary:

• Clinical social worker is required to function in a primary care location as a

full-time equivalent provider as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) as

detailed in the most current Primary Care Behavioral Health DHA Procedural

Instruction and Procedures Manual. Successfully completes and passes Phase

I and Phase II of DHA BHC training and evaluation.

• Demonstrates core competency skills for BHC independent practice (Phase II)

within 90-180 days of starting.

• Phase I training and evaluation is face-to-face training. The candidate shall

pass Phase I training and evaluation before beginning to see patients in

primary care and proceeding to Phase II training.

• Phase II training and evaluation will occur within 90-180 days of completion

of Phase I training and evaluation. Extension must be approved by the DHA

PCBH Program Director. The candidate shall pass Phase II training and

evaluation in order to remain in the position.

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• Replacement/Turnover of an employee: The candidate is required to take and

pass Phase I training and evaluation before beginning patient care duties at the

MTF. If the candidate does not pass either the Phase I and/or II training and

evaluation, the contractor shall submit a replacement candidate upon notice of

the candidate’s failure.

• BHCs provide focused evidence-based assessment and intervention (primarily

cognitive, behavioral, motivational, and acceptance-based approaches) to

eligible beneficiaries of all ages in primary care under the Primary Care

Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of service delivery for a range of problem

presentations including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance

misuse, stress, insomnia, pain, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use and behaviors

impacting health.

• Services will be delivered in a manner consistent with a population health

approach., (e.g., 15- to 30-minute appointments; brief episodes of care;

availability of same-day services, educational classes, team-based approaches

to health service delivery and assessing/addressing population needs).

• BHCs will regularly engage in behaviors to increase the number and variety of

referrals they receive from primary care managers (PCMs) to reach the

utilization goal by maximizing opportunities to educate and train PCMH staff

members on appropriate referrals and collaborating with the healthcare team

to expand their ability to effectively delivery healthcare services.

• BHCs provide classes with topics appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress

management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class), and in a

format appropriate for primary care (e.g., educational, didactic in nature; open

enrollment; not psychotherapy process oriented).

• BHCs will work independently and effectively use appropriate

communication format in addressing and resolving professional issue: use

skill in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill,

uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.

• BHCs must possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication

skills to articulate medical recommendations to patients, families/care givers,

medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.

• BHCs will successfully consult with primary care managers (PCMs) ondemand about general issues and specific patients; ensure PCMs receive

same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients seen each day.

• Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding

behavioral health issues and how they can provide stepped-care services on a

range of patient problem presentations.

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• Participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical

pathway programs needed in the clinic.

• BHCs will provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in

the patient’s electronic medical record after the patient is seen within the

allowable timeframe defined by the MTF standard.

• BHC will effectively manage a full daily patient load and maintain scheduled

template consistent with the DHA policy.

• Supervise providers who are in training or not fully licensed, if needed.

• Participate in approved research and quality improvement projects relating to

primary care behavioral health services.

• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as

required.

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