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The Licensed Clinical Social Worker works in conjunction with members of the medical and behavioral health teams to manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, apply behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues, and provide consultation in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues.
- Master’s Degree;
- Licensed in Clinical Social Work;
- Three years’ experience as a Social Worker in a community mental health environment; § Proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorders.
- Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions, e.g., disease management, treatment adherence; and lifestyle change;
- Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments;
- Care-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals;
- Skilled in targeted, brief psychotherapy and in running group sessions;
- Ability to document services in a way that is useful both to the primary care provider and to management for quality-improvement services;
- Consultation liaison skills;
- Experience working in underserved communities such as undocumented workers, unaccompanied minors, LGBT populations, communities of color, youth/adolescents, and those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental illness
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (read, write, speak)
- Promote and integrate behavioral health services;
- Maintain protocols and procedures for integrated behavioral health activities across the St. John’s network;
- Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues and act as a contributing member to the primary care team and behavioral health team;
- Conduct client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then make recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients’ treatment goals and plan
- Provide consultation to the primary care providers to enhance patient care;
- Provide brief, focused intervention for clients who are in need of mental health services;
- Assist in the detection of “at risk” clients and in the development of plans to prevent worsening of their condition;
- Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services for clients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers not only within the primary care setting but, with the clients’ permission, outside it as well;
- Document the clients’ progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart;
- Keep the primary care providers fully informed of the client’s needs and progress and work with providers to formulate treatment plans;
- Provide consultation to clinic management and other team members about behavioral services and suggested areas of outcome and program evaluation;
- Participate in case conferences with appropriate medical and ancillary team members;
- Support Quality Assurance activities related to behavioral health care;
- Provide program reports;
- Assist the clients in complying with any medical treatment initiated by the primary care provider, such as offering strategies to cope with medication side effects;
- Function as a member of a multi-interdisciplinary team;
- Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed;
- As an exempt position, evening and/or weekend hours may be required to ensure the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities; and
- Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate
