Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Job Title:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health

FLSA Status: Exempt

Wage Range that the
Company
Expects to Pay: $3,884.62 - $4,282.79 bi-weekly

Under the general supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides psychiatric social work assistance to psychosocially or emotionally disturbed patients and their families of self-referrals, referred by CHC Primary Care Providers or Clinicians, and other healthcare organizations. Collaborates with the psychiatric and allied care team in diagnosis and treatment plans by performing the following duties.

It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, be cooperative, organized, and enthusiastic at all times.

include the following. Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice.

Provides a full range of culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment, treatment, and case management services to children and/or adults with mental health conditions.

Screens and perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention/stabilization, short-term individual, family, and group therapy, psycho-education, individualized treatment planning, goal setting, collateral services, progress monitoring, and care coordination.

Participates in the patient care team coordination by providing direct linkage between patient, external mental health service providers, and community-based organizations.

Monitors and documents patient progress, all care coordination activities, and treatment in the electronic health record in a thorough and consistent manner.

Co-manages patient care in alignment with the extended clinical care team.

Provides consultation on patient behavioral issues and concerns in the clinic, as needed, with the support of the Director of Behavioral Health or other clinical staff.

Communicates with all members of the care team both internal and external by being a patient advocate. Uses available resources to facilitate care to ensure appropriate services are arranged for the patient in order for the patient to meet self-management and treatment goals.

Collaborates with the Quality Improvement Department to comply with federal and state regulations and payer requirements. Assists with various report tracking in and all software programs as designated by the company.

Attends and participates in staff meetings and training as required. Participates in specialty committees as assigned.

Provides behavioral health consultation and coverage in various network regions as necessary.

Demonstrates professionalism when calling patients and provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards.

Ability to work with a high volume of patients, and internal/external customers, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events such as same-day appointments, clinical triage, peer consultation, and crisis case management.

Participates in collaboration and consultation with the Behavioral Health Integration and Behavioral Health Navigation team regarding shared cases.

Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, including infection control rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics).

Demonstrates knowledge of domestic and intimate partner violence, child and dependent abuse protocols, and reporting procedures.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients and creates an affirming and safe clinical environment.

Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited university is required. A…