Licensed Clinical Social Worker - (LCSW) - Japan - DHA Contract

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - (LCSW) - Japan - DHA Contract

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Valor Healthcare

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to 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 veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.

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.

Location:Services will be on-site in Okinawa, Japan or Kadena, Japan

Relocation option available.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Social Worker will provide care to military members at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA uses the principles of Ready Reliable Care to advance high reliability practices across the Military Health System by improving our system operations, driving innovative solutions, and cultivating a culture of safety.

Core Duties:

• 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 and the privileges granted by the MTF.

• 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

Requirements

• Shall have an active and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in ANY of the 50 United States or its territories. Degree: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).

• Education: Graduate from an Accredited School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Experience: Experience in clinical social work, either through a master’s-level practicum or 2 years post-MSW experience, within the last 3 years, in a clinical/treatment setting.

• Must be a United States Citizen

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.

Salary Description

$36 - $50 per hour DOE