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Valor Healthcare

Primary Care Mental Health Integrated (PCMHI) Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Valor Healthcare, Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, 42103

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Primary Care Mental Health Integrated (PCMHI) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Valor Healthcare

is looking for a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent counselor/therapist (LPC or LMFT) to join our team at the Veteran Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Harriman/Roane County, TN. In this role you will be working primarily in our primary care mental health integration (PCMHI) team seeing an all‑adult veteran patient population for services similar to intake. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.

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.

Position Summary Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) is an evidence‑based model of collaborative care which seeks to expand mental health access, assessment, and treatment in the outpatient primary care setting. Clinicians in this role will undergo training for the model through their local VA and must pass the certification process. PCMHI clinicians provide brief, solution‑focused interventions for veterans. Sessions typically last 30 min or less and consist of 6 or fewer per issue per year. Schedule: Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 – 4:30 PM. (Part‑time 16 h/week. Flexible within parameters.)

Benefits

Great work/lifestyle balance

Competitive pay based on experience; monitored for market trends

Access to part‑time medical benefits

Great support system through clinic management peers, HR, Recruiting department, up to the executive level

Core Responsibilities

Performs initial and follow‑up evaluations, including assessments

Engages the veteran, core, and expanded PACT team members in treatment planning

Provides a range of treatment services, including individual therapy

Provides evidence‑based psychotherapies as necessary and appropriate

Provides crisis intervention services, coordinates family conferences, and serves as liaison to family members

Provides case management to veterans and families as needed throughout the continuum of care

Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards

Inputs all patient information into VISTA/CPRS

Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit

Participates in program planning and development, making recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as needs arise

Collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by Valor and the VA

Participates in activities that obtain feedback from veterans and works to enhance services as needed

Complies with all Valor and VA training requirements

Other duties as assigned

Compliance: Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items

Clinical outcomes: Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines

Customer service: Provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, and to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors

Collaborates with clinic leadership to resolve veteran concerns or complaints

Enrollment growth: Participate in the clinic's outreach events to support enrollment initiatives

Save & recapture: Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow‑up visits or nurse visits

Strategic initiatives: Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have one of the following educations:

Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program accredited by the APA, PCSAS, or CPA

Master's degree, or higher, in Social Work from a program registered by the Department of Education, with specific training dealing with adult patients. Equivalent degrees (Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.) will be considered if approved by local VA

Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted LCSW (or equivalent) license in the state of desired employment and be able to practice independently at the master's level

Minimum of 1–3 years post‑master direct counseling experience with adult patients

Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA)

Current certification in Basic Life Support (renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency)

Strong computer skills, including EMR experience

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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