Job Description

Matrix Providers is hiring a qualified and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) 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: Monday � Friday, Days: 7:30AM - 4:00PM or 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Benefits:? Competitive financial package, comprehensive insurance (health, dental, vision, life), accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays (outlined in the Handbook), 401(k) Plan

Required Skills:

• Active LMSW license.

• Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from a nationally accredited school

• 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.

• Current, full, and unrestricted social work license in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved vendor

• OIG Exclusion List Verification

Desired Skills:

• Extensive experience in crisis intervention and mental health/substance abuse.

• Proficiency in discharge planning and linking Veterans to support services.

• Skilled in interdisciplinary communication and patient advocacy.

• High level of competence in maintaining patient privacy and EMR documentation protocols.

Job Summary:

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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