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Epidemiology Research Nurse -Division of Community Health Services - Clinical Research Services

STG International

Epidemiology Research Nurse -Division of Community Health Services - Clinical Research Services

Uniontown, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    STG International (STGi) is currently seeking a Part Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide services for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Uniontown, PA

    The clinic operates Monday – Friday during normal business hours. 

    Under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services and/or a designated Psychiatrist, the Social Worker provides a variety of services including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, short-term, solution focused counseling, education and referral for resources and benefits, and case management. Develops program content and organizes & leads activities planned to enhance social development of individual members and accomplishment of group goals. Collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

     

    Responsibilities will include:

     

    • Provide social work service based on physician's orders to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients.
    • Provide initial social work assessment for adult/ geriatric Primary Care and/or Psychiatric patients.
    • Participate in the completion of treatment, discharge planning, referrals and placements of patients as applicable.
    • Provide coverage for chemically dependent patients as applicable.
    • Provide psychotherapeutic intervention of a specialized nature to patients and or families having severe to complex psychosocial difficulties.
    • Provide referrals for patients and families for individual, group, marital, family, financial or activity therapies.
    • Provide mandatory reporting activities including Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse.
    • Provide crises intervention, supportive counseling and problem solving interventions as applicable.
    • Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that meets to assess treatment needs, diagnosis and/or develop treatment strategies and goals.
    • Review progress of treatment(s) and provide appropriate feedback to a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
    • Function as a primary liaison between families/friends of assigned patients, and between HNFS and the VAMC.
    • Serve as a community liaison with VA and Community Mental Health Centers and other appropriate agencies.
    • Serve as a resource person to other CBOC staff members regarding other community services and programs.
    • Ability to provide Group Therapy in accordance with state licensure and regulations.
    • Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
    • Provide smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the VA access standards and triage protocol.
    • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures as applicable.
    • Document all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
    • Maintain the VISTA (Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
    • Assist in scheduling patients for initial and follow up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical/psychosocial/psychiatric necessity.
    • Maintain patient informed regarding their plan of care.
    • Provide health educational, materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
    • Assist the Clinic Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
    • Assist the Clinic Manager in ensuring all patient information on electronic encounter documentation is complete and accurate.
    • Participate in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between Contractor, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
    • Ensure that all required documentation and reports are completed in an accurate, timely fashion and complete fashion.
    • Responsible to assist with the clinic's compliance of all Federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, Contractor VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
    • Maintain confidentiality of all information and support patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
    • Perform other work related duties as assigned.

     

    STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

    _ _STGI OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH AND A GENEROUS PTO POLICY.

     

    STG International, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

    Required Skills

    • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional social service principles, procedures, and techniques.
    • Knowledge of crisis and family dynamics.
    • Ability to assess patient condition, recognizes adverse signs and symptoms, and reacts swiftly in emergency situations.
    • Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding and available local resources.
    • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
    • Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
    • Energetic and optimistic demeanor
    • This is considered a safety sensitive position.
    • Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and problem-solving assistance.
    • Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population.
    • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
    • Ability to demonstrate proficient usage of medical terminology.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and basic computer maneuverability.

    Required Experience

    • Master's degree of Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Council of Social Work registered by the Department of Education is required, with specific training dealing with adult patients.
    • Psychotherapy certification.
    • Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted LCSW 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.
    • Proven mastery of advanced sociological, psychological, and mental health care related interventions and issues.
    • 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
  • Qualifications
    • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional social service principles, procedures, and techniques.
    • Knowledge of crisis and family dynamics.
    • Ability to assess patient condition, recognizes adverse signs and symptoms, and reacts swiftly in emergency situations.
    • Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding and available local resources.
    • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
    • Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
    • Energetic and optimistic demeanor
    • This is considered a safety sensitive position.
    • Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and problem-solving assistance.
    • Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population.
    • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
    • Ability to demonstrate proficient usage of medical terminology.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and basic computer maneuverability.