Job Overview
As a Licensed Clinical, Marriage and Family, or Addictions Social Worker, you will perform psycho-social assessment and referrals for NHC patients/clients when requested. Develop and maintains collaboration with community mental health providers. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
THIS IS A PART TIME OR FULL TIME POSITION
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works as a team member with primary care staff in meeting the behavioral health needs of our patients.
- Provides evidence-based behavioral health assessments and treatment.
- Makes independent decisions regarding needs of the patients, collaborating with primary care staff in providing behavioral health services.
- Maintains required patient records and other written information as required.
- Facilitates the patient receiving other behavioral health services as needed such as Inpatient, Intensive outpatient, and Psychiatric care.
- Provides consultation and information to primary care staff regarding pertinent behavioral health issues.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Works to acquire knowledge of medical issues pertinent to the provision of effective behavioral health services.
- Provides limited in-house counseling (including crisis intervention) for high risk patients in cooperation with other disciplines:
-Evaluates patient’s social and environmental status through chart/record analysis, patient interviews, and consultation with other clinic disciplines.
-Involves client/patient in identifying and understanding problems.
-Evaluates data and suggests treatment/care plan that provides maximum benefit to patient.
-Educates and supports patient regarding options and services available. Provides referrals/interventions and follow up to patients needing assistance from other community agencies.
-Is non-judgmental of lifestyle or cultural differences.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensures quality of care with respect and sensitivity to the needs of the clients we serve.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
- Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Participates in professional development activities. Chairs and serves on committees as requested.
- Performs duties in accordance with NHC Standards of Conduct and Mission Statement.
- Performs related work as required and other duties (similar physical requirements and OSHA risk level) as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Clinical-demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles and practices of social work (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and counseling techniques; demonstrates a working knowledge of community resources and referral agencies; maintains knowledge of, and acts in accordance with, current NHC policies and procedures.
- Behavioral Health – Knowledge of and skill in providing behavioral health assessment and treatment specifically in an evidence-based manner. Able to provide information about behavioral health issues to primary care staff and to patients.
- Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully; reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Interpersonal skills—exhibits strong conflict management, negotiation and consulting skills; remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things; maintains friendly and supportive relationships with coworkers; talks through problems to keep channels of communication open and maintain a high level of trust; maintains confidentiality, realizes the importance of, and practices, good customer service; and able to communicate effectively and build collaborative, supportive relationships with people of varying cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, languages, and educational levels.
- Oral communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Written communication—edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
- Planning/organizing—is self-directed and motivated; independently prioritizes, performs and completes assignments within established deadlines; manages multiple conflicting priorities; when appropriate, seeks guidance from supervisor.
- Quality control—understands the importance of compliance standards and pays close attention to accuracy and detail when performing duties; demonstrates a working knowledge of how grant requirements and federal/state laws impact the day-to-day operations of NHC’s Social Services Department.
- Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Information Technology – proficient in the use of computers and electronic medical records to accurately retrieve/record patient data.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Training
Graduate degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited institution.
Experience
Prefer a minimum of three years post-graduate experience, in a community based health or social service organization.
Licensure/Certification
Possession of an Indiana State Clinical Social Work License.
Pay: $64,800.00 - $90,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
