Medical Social Worker

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Job description

HCW Duties (5.1 Task 1): The duties for the HCW are as follows:
The SNC oversees and manages the installation 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 Travel Screening (FMTS) process. Ensures all FMTS 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 EMR (electronic Medical Record) 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.
Follows applicable local MTF/AF/DoD instructions, policies and guidelines
Completes medical record documentation and coding and designated tracking logs and data reporting as required by local MTF/AF/DoD instructions, policies and guidance.
Completes all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation and SNC training programs.
Retain: In order to minimize turnovers, HCWs shall remain in their initial position for a minimum of 180 consecutive calendar days.