Licensed Clinical Social Worker III

Koniag Advisory Business Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker III to support KABS to support our government customer in Lawrence, KS.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid Vacation, paid sick leave and more.

Koniag Advisory Business Solutions (KABS) is seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join our team providing on-site mental health professional services, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm for the Indian Health Service (IHS), Haskell Service Unit facilities located in Lawrence KS.

Duties include providing psychotherapy to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS Haskell Service Unit.

Psychotherapy refers to the provision of mental health services that use various forms of therapeutic strategies and interactions to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional thoughts and behavioral patterns.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker III (LCSW) provides on-site, mental health treatment services to patients of the Haskell Indian Health Center located in Lawrence, KS. Services include, but are not limited to:

Utilizes licensed, clinical mental health training to provide psychotherapy to clients across the lifespan, for the Haskell Service Unit and service areas to which assigned.

As a member of a multidisciplinary patient-care team, provides highly skilled biopsychosocial diagnostic and treatment services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Services are provided to a full range of patients, and treatment plans are developed for a wide range of DSM 5-TR diagnoses.

Psychotherapy is provided in the context of the individual's needs, keeping in mind the connection between physical and mental health, along with understanding underlying psychopathologies that impact client functioning. Other conditions that may be the focus of clinical attention include screening for suicidal ideation and referring for further assessment or establishing safety plans, abuse and neglect, learning and vocational problems, as well as lifestyle factors and socioeconomic needs.

LCSW follows standard guidelines for assessing and diagnosing, utilizing the DSM-5-TR. Treatment shall follow standard practices, including adherence to the phases of mental health treatment, which include 1) evaluation and orientation to treatment services, 2) explanation of diagnoses made and relevant treatment plan developed collaboratively with the consumer 3) active treatment utilizing standardized therapeutic strategies, with continued regular re-assessment and treatment plan updating to monitor appropriateness of continuation 4) termination of services.

Collateral duties include maintaining accurate records, timely completion of behavioral health intakes, updating treatment plans, completing discharges, and making relevant referrals, along with active participation in quality improvement projects, as assigned.

• Works with various departments within the Service Unit, as needed, to ensure client needs are met.
• Assists the Behavioral Health Supervisor with collateral duties, as assigned.
• Performs special assignments as requested to support departmental or facility objectives.

Charts clinical data using approved data collection software for purposes of diagnosis and treatment, referral accountability, and research. Documentation in the electronic health record is to be completed within 24 hours.

Shares clinical and program information, preparing statistical and narrative reports as appropriate.

Participates in and/or conducts quality improvement projects as requested.

Maintains and develops professional skills through reading professional literature, association with professional organizations, and participation in training related to professional responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Required:
• Master's Degree, Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Possess a current unrestricted license in the state of Kansas and or Missouri.
• Possess a minimum of two years of post-licensure professional experience and shall have actively provided psychotherapy within the past two years.
• Complete all required HHS, IHS, and HIHC annual trainings.
• Complete all required annual CEUs to maintain licensure.
• Must provide a copy of the license and verification of license from the state of licensure, for credentialing and privileging at the Haskell Indian Health Center.

Performance Standards and Quality Reviews

LCSW will be evaluated at three, six, and nine months using the same audit matrix applied to all LCSWs where applicable. This evaluation will review work performed.

If the LCSW does not achieve a score of 3 or above, the evaluation cycle will transition to monthly reviews. Two consecutive months with a score below 3 will result in your removal.

• 1. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
• Performance Objective
• Performance Standard
• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
• 1. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic interviews, and risk screenings (including suicide and abuse/neglect) using DSM-5- TR criteria and standardized tools.

completed according to clinic policy, and documentation completed within 24 hours.

2. Treatment Planning

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that align with assessment findings, diagnosis, and client goals.

completed, updated, and signed within the required time every 90 days or sooner, when warranted.

3. Psychotherapy Delivery

Provide individual, group, couple, and/or family psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities within the clinician's scope of practice, and that is appropriate to diagnosis and client needs.

demonstrate documentation of therapeutic goals, interventions, and progress in EHR.

4. Suicide and Crisis Intervention

Screen for suicidal ideation, develop and document safety plans, and coordinate referrals for emergent or high-risk cases per federal and facility policy.

risk cases have completed a safety plan and documented intervention.

5. Collaborative Care Across Departments

Engage in interdisciplinary care coordination with multidisciplinary teams to promote comprehensive, whole-person care.

< 2 documented instances of failure to provide care coordination.

6. Documentation and Recordkeeping

Record all patient encounters, assessments, and progress notes in EHR within 24 hours of service, in compliance with clinic policy and HIPAA standards.

completion of records entered. 100% of required elements completed following professional standards.

7. Patient Satisfaction and Therapeutic Engagement

Provide respectful, patient-centered care resulting in high satisfaction and positive therapeutic relationships.

patient surveys; < 2 substantiated complaints per quarter.

8. Cultural Competence and Sensitivity

Deliver culturally informed and trauma-sensitive care in accordance with the facility’s population needs and diversity standards.

cultural and ethical practice standards.

• 9. Reporting and Deliverables
• When requested, participates in quality and performance improvement efforts and submits relevant outcome data.

by the due date.

10. Credentialing, Licensure, and Training Compliance

Maintain current LCSW license, privileges, CEU requirements, and mandatory government trainings (HIPAA, Privacy, Security, Suicide Prevention), and uphold professionalism and competency standards specific to clinical license. License / BLS were maintained, current at all times, and provided to Haskell Clinic Human Resources before expiration

credentials AND < 2 instances of non-adherence to professional standards specific to clinical licensure.

11. Safety and Infection Control, and adherence to facility policies, procedures, and federal regulations.

Comply with all clinic infection control, security, and occupational safety requirements. Upheld Standards & Guidelines of accrediting organizations, national, state, and local regulating agencies, and Haskell Policy and Procedures.

preventable safety violations.

• Security Clearance, Credentialing and Privacy Requirements
• Must secure a Tier II favorable adjudication as determined by the IHS.

Credentialing, privileging, and background clearance must be completed before services can be rendered to patients.

In accordance with HHSAR 304.1301, you must adhere to HHS follows National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication (PUB) Number 201-2, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, and OMB implementation guidance for personal identity verification.

This position is covered by Public Law 101-647, 101-630, Crime Control Act of 1990, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, requiring contact or control over Indian children.

You shall be required to complete, sign, and submit the Addendum to OF-306, Child Care & Indian Child Care Worker Position form. Due to this requirement, the agency shall ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Failure to comply with these statutes shall result in immediate removal.

LCSW shall not disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operations of HIHC or KABS. Such action(s) could result in possible legal actions.

All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned of as a result of or in connection with the performance of LSW duties which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the company.

Shall abide by all IHS Privacy Practices and HIPAA paying special attention to ensure the security and privacy of patient SPII and PII.

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