Medical Social Worker - Elite Staffing Network LLC

Elite Staffing Network is seeking a Medical Social Worker - Special Needs Coordinator for a full-time position, supporting of Lackland AFB, Military Base | Military.com, Lackland AFB, TX but work location at Randolph AFB, TX. 

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD/Life, and Health Savings Account available, and more!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9 hours between 6:00am and 6:00pm, with a one-hour lunch

No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays!

The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• The SNC social worker oversees and manages the installation Exceptional Family Member Program Medical (EFMP-M) IAW DoD and AF policy and any subsequent implementing guidance.
• Uses clinical assessment skills and maintains procedures to identify sponsors whose family members have special medical and educational needs in a timely manner. The SNC uses a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach with other key service providers, such as installation youth and childcare facilities, and officer and enlisted spouses groups, to ensure effective outreach and identification of special needs. Ensures family members of the AF personnel or family of the AF member are appropriately "Q coded" (EFMP- enrolled).
• Ensures all active duty sponsors known to the Air Force Personnel Center, and local Military Personnel Section (MPS) and/or Commander Support Staff (CSS) where applicable, having family members with special needs are identified in AF medical special needs data management systems. Provides oversight for base-level data entry in AF-provided data management systems used in the management of EFMP-M.
• Provides training to installation personnel and medical staff; and consultation as needed to support the implementation of EFMP-M base-wide.
• Integrally involved in the Family Member Relocation Clearance (FMRC) process. Ensures all FMRC requirements are implemented by all EFMP-M staff. Coordinates the enrollment process and travel screening for all active duty family members' and travel screening upon request to the families of DoD civilian sponsored assignments going to an overseas base.
• Provides oversight to ensure every AF sponsor with one or more family members with special needs assigned to the installation has a SN file maintained at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Ensures Q-coded sponsors assigned to the installation are contacted annually to determine if there are unmet needs and to request updates of information as needed.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Delivery System (IDS) and other interagency forums that provide family medical information and referrals to base and civilian agencies. Ensures EFMP families are referred to the Airman and Family Readiness Center for additional community assistance as needed. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the base MPS, CSS, and with Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). Actively supports the integration of EFMP-M, Exceptional Family Member Program - Family Support (EFMP-FS) and Exceptional Family Member Program - Assignments (EFMP-A) services at the installation. Provides information, appropriate contact information, and coordinates referrals as appropriate.
• Participates in EFMP quarterly case reviews to discuss/assess newly identified families', complex, or unmet medical needs. Determine the appropriate resources necessary for the families.
• Patient specific assessments and clinical plans of action will be located in AHLTA and the Special Needs record. Meeting minutes will not contain patient identifying information.
• Coordinates and participates in designated facility meetings.
• Participates in the clinic orientation and training of other staff of the Special Needs Program. May serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility.
• Must maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with: complexity of the assignment; facility policies and guidelines; established principles, ethics and standards of practice of professional social work, Health Services Inspection (HSI); and other applicable DoD and service specific guidance's and policies. Must also comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Completes medical record documentation and coding and designated tracking logs and data reporting as required.
• Completes all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation and SNC training programs.
• Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
• Attends and participates in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by department leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
* Experience: Documentation of at least three years and 4,500 hours of paid, supervised post-professional experience in an organization of agency that provides case management services.

* Licensure; Current, full, active, and unrestricted LCSW license from any state.

* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Note: May obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.