Senior Social Worker

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Senior Social (PCMHI) Worker include, but are not limited to: Clinical and Practice Management Skills Accepts warm handoffs and referrals from PACT members, and triages, assesses, and refers to specialty behavioral health care services appropriately and efficiently in accordance with principles of stepped care. Uses functional assessment, evidence-based intervention, and consultation techniques to address common behavioral health problems. Uses functional assessment, evidence-based intervention, and consultation techniques to address common behavioral health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, sleep problems, stress) and health behavior concerns (e.g., chronic pain, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use). Conducts risk assessments and safety planning as clinically indicated and in accordance with VA policy and clinical practice standards. Documentation Skills Writes assessment, intervention, and consultation notes that include a