Attachment_3o_-_Psychiatric_Social_Worker.pdf

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PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES

Note: The terms Contractor, Contract Provider and Social Worker shall mean the provider or providers of care throughout this document.

1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide personal medical services to all eligible beneficiaries within the capabilities normally granted to a Psychiatric Social Worker.

A. The Psychiatric Social Worker shall perform in accordance with established principles, practices and ethics of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). The standards of performance for all employees provided by the contractor shall reflect the degree and care, skill and learning expected of a reasonably prudent healthcare provider in the Psychiatric Social Worker profession in the state of their practice.

B. The Psychiatric Social Worker will provide professional service and consultation to U.S. Coast

Guard Locations specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1).

2. Qualifications. The provider of Psychiatric Social Worker services shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

A. A diploma from an accredited School of Social Work and a Masters or Doctorate Degree in

Social Work;

B. A current unrestricted license for the practice of Social Work in the State assigned.

C. A Current certification in the field of Social Work;

D. A minimum of two (2) years recent clinical experience (within the 5 years immediately preceding the submission of this offer);

E. A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the

American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP);

F. “No adverse information on file” with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).

3. Credential Review. The contractor shall submit the following credentials with the proposal in order to be evaluated for technical acceptability.

A. A current curriculum vitae including AT LEAST the following information:

(1) Social security number;

(2) Date of birth (to be used only for the purposes of independent query of the NPDB);

(3) Tax identification number;

(4) Degrees earned;

(5) Career history;

(6) Professional Training/Courses attended in the past two years; Professional organization affiliations and memberships;

(7) Previous work references including name of organization, number of years services rendered, address and name of point of contact with telephone number;

(8) Evidence that active Psychiatric Social Work has been practiced during 2 of the last 5 years immediately preceding performance under this contract;

(9) Awards and certifications received.

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B. Copies of:

(1) A diploma from an accredited school with a Master's Degree in Social Work (a “Polaroid” picture is acceptable as a copy);

(2) A current unrestricted license as a Psychiatric Social Worker;

(3) Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis “A” and “B” and evidence of freedom from active communicable disease(s) i.e. TB

(4) Proof of insurability against malpractice in the amount of one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence;

(5) Social Security Card;

(6) A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

(7) At least three (3) letters of recommendation from recent employers.

4. Professional Services. The Contractor shall perform a full range of Social Worker services on site, using government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies to a variety of patients. All aspects of Social Worker services shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the provider and the Medical Department including but not limited to the items listed below and in the PWS.

A. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments utilizing clinical interview techniques, mental status examination, collection of history from collaborative sources, psychometric screening tools and psychological testing, laboratory and imaging studies, collaboration with other clinic staff and TRICARE referrals, as needed for the purpose of determining of an accurate Mental Health diagnosis and plan of treatment;

B. Develop, review and implement Treatment Plans for care of behavioral health conditions, providing appropriate follow-up care, discharge plans, and transfers to other health care facilities (psychiatric units, residential care, nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, MTFs, VA and civilian facilities) as indicated;

C. Treat outpatients in individual, group, couples, and family modalities as appropriate, exercising professional judgment and using a range of clinical skills to include psychotherapy (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches), psychoeducation and recommendations for lifestyle / behavioral change;

D. Make a health record entry for every patient utilizing a S.O.A.P. format in the Electronic Health Record in accordance with the Coast Guard Medical Manual;

E. To the greatest extent possible, ensure the fitness of active duty personnel for unrestricted worldwide duty and attempt to learn of any circumstances which might adversely affect a member’s ability to safely and effectively carry out a mission;

F. Within HIPAA confidentiality guidelines, maintain open and professional communications with other Clinic Healthcare staff and Commands and provide consultation services regarding mental health issues including diagnosis, condition, treatment plans, prognosis and fitness for duty status;

G. Provide appropriate and timely evaluation and management for urgent and emergent problems as they occur in addition to providing regularly scheduled appointments. Provide crisis intervention services, as needed;

H. Provide immediate notification to the Medical Department should a medical emergency occur and report the nature of the emergency to the Commanding Officer or their authorized representative.

Inform the Senior Coast Guard Medical Officer of any patient exhibiting significant non-compliance with the prescribed treatment program;

I. Plan, develop and maintain referral and coordination services with other mental health resources and social service agencies to provide optimal patient care. Act as liaison with Work-Life personnel, Substance Abuse Program Specialists, Chaplains, EAP providers, civilian TRICARE

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J. Make appropriate referrals to specialists utilizing appropriate resources as directed by the clinic administrator. TRICARE Network resources will be used when availability exists within the TRICARE access standards. Use of other military treatment facilities is encouraged when/where available;

K. Provide recommendations in writing to command regarding Duty status and duration, for all active duty members under mental health care;

L. Participate in the Health Services Quality Improvement Program;

M. Share responsibility for developing and implementing psycho-educational programs, training and referral resources which might improve the level of behavioral health and awareness within a defined community or area of responsibility;

N. As requested by the Chief of Health Services or the Clinic Administrator, provide in-service training on Mental Health related issues to clinic personnel and (at Petaluma only) to students in the Health Services School;

O. Monitor rates of mental health related behavior and resource utilization, such as psychiatric admissions, suicide behavior, family violence cases, substance abuse treatment, and DUl's;

P. In all aspects of care, follow applicable Coast Guard regulations, policies and directives.

5. Hours of Performance. The contractor shall provide all aspects of personal Psychiatric Social

Work services at locations in the PWS (Attachment 1) and hours specified by the Clinic Administrator.

Note: The terms Contractor, Contract Provider and Social Worker shall mean the provider or providers of care throughout this document.