Job Description

Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide inpatient coverage for day shift at Tucson VAMC, AZ. You will deliver high-impact care to Veterans, ensuring timely assessment and intervention in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Days: 7:30AM - 4:00PM or 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Weekdays. No OT.

Degree Requirements:

• Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from a nationally accredited school
• Active, unrestricted LMSW or LCSW

Certification Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted LMSW or LCSW required
• Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted social work license in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved vendor
• NPI number
• OIG Exclusion List Verification

Required Skills:

• Active SW license.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience in an inpatient social work setting.
• Background in mental health, substance abuse, and housing instability.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and assessment skills, especially in acute/emergent situations.
• Familiarity with Tucson-area community resources is preferred.

Skills/Experience:

Clinical Assessment & Crisis Response

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Perform suicide risk, mental health, and crisis assessments and interventions.
• Develop and implement care plans that address social determinants of health.
• Document safety plans and interventions in electronic medical records.

Care Coordination & Case Management

• Manage post-discharge case assignments and assist with discharge planning for Veterans, including referrals to rehabilitation, home health, long-term care, and palliative services.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and advance directives to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Coordinate inpatient psychiatric petitions and collaborate with Adult Protective Services on cases involving abuse, neglect, or housing instability.

Team-Based Collaboration

• Communicate critical patient information to interdisciplinary care teams.
• Plan and facilitate family and interdisciplinary team meetings, including goals-of-care discussions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity of care and shared decision-making.

Standards & Ethics

• Maintain professional decorum and uphold the VAs customer service standards.
• Respect patient rights, privacy, and individual dignity.
• Accurately review and utilize electronic medical records to inform care decisions.

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