LGBTQ+ Social Worker - HYBRID

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY

Atrius is launching a new LGBTQ+ Adult Medicine specialty within its Internal Medicine/Family Medicine department. The Social Worker in this job will function as an expert within the Atrius BH department on the BH needs of the LGBTQ+ community and will use that expertise to support patients in meeting their behavioral health needs. The LGBTQ+ Adult Medicine Social Worker will serve as an independent behavioral health clinician and provide diagnostic evaluations of patients enrolled in the LGBTQ+ Adult Medicine program. They will provide crisis intervention, conduct individual psychotherapy appropriate to the patient’s problem and create and run group curriculum tailored to the LGBTQ+ adult patient needs. The LGBTQ+ Adult Medicine Social Worker will coordinate care with and provide consultation to other behavioral health, medical and community providers. They will participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams, develop treatment plans, and review treatment plans regularly.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Assesses needs of patients upon receipt of referral from physician, medical Social Worker, other clinician, or health insurance plan. Develops appropriate treatment plan. Specific focus on LGBTQ+ adult patients, as this role is specifically paired with the LGBTQ+ Adult Medicine program and will support patients who opt into the program.

§ Creates proprietary Atrius Adult LGBTQ+ group psychotherapy curriculum(s) tailored to unique behavioral health needs among the LGBTQ+ community (i.e., coming out, family dynamics and chosen family, exploring gender or sexuality, prejudice, and discrimination.

§ Participates as a member of the LGBTQ+ Adult Medicine team; offers input and feedback on areas for program improvement or new offerings.

§ May provide clinical supervision for interns, trainees, or fellows.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work. Current LICSW. American Heart Association Basic Life

Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

EXPERIENCE

Three years progressively autonomous experience with group, individual and family therapy required. Experience in LGBTQ+ adult care strongly preferred. Expertise as demonstrated by prior professional or academic work.

SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to assess patient needs, develop, and implement a plan of care. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to show high level of sensitivity to patient needs and concerns. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer, and computer applications.

Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures.

Accesses only the minimum necessary protected health information (PHI) for the performance of job duties. Actively protects the confidentiality and privacy of all protected health information they access in all its forms (written, verbal, and electronic, etc.) taking reasonable precautions to prohibit unauthorized access. Complies with all Atrius Health and departmental privacy policies, procedures, and protocols. Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines without deviation when handling protected health information.

Benefits Include:

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional development,
• Generous health and welfare benefit package.