Senior Social Worker - Primary Care Mental Health Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Senior Counselor in the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MHICC) to deliver brief behavioral health services within PCMHI.

The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions for Veterans enrolled in primary care. The position requires a master’s degree in social work, state licensure at the advanced level, and post-licensure experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's level
• Two years of post-advanced practice licensure experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions within PCMHI.
• Deliver brief, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions in a primary care setting.
• Develop and document individualized psychotherapeutic treatment plans and complete clinical reminders.
• Provide consultation to Primary Care Providers and support team decisions.

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Senior Counselor in the Mental Health Integrated Care Community (MHICC) to deliver brief behavioral health services within PCMHI.

The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions for Veterans enrolled in primary care. The position requires a master’s degree in social work, state licensure at the advanced level, and post-licensure experience.