Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Immediate Supervisor Title: Site Leader

Organization: Goshen Medical Center, Inc. (GMC)

Location: May vary.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) at GMC are embedded in the primary care treatment team and are responsible for providing consultative support and assistance to Primary Care Providers (PCP) and for delivering brief interventions for patients regarding behavioral health conditions. The LCSW also assists the team in developing care management processes, such as, the use of evidence-based guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease. Lastly, the LCSW monitors the site’s behavioral health program by identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

Work as part of the primary care team to support the emotional and behavioral health needs of patients

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Provides PCP consultation.

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Assists in identifying “at risk” patients and developing patient care plan.

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Provides brief solution-focused and motivational interviewing interventions to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.

Care Management

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Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations regarding referral needs.

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Provides information and referrals to patients regarding resources for their basic needs, behavioral health care, and other social services.

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Transitions patients with chronic behavioral conditions to appropriate community health services.

Requirements and Qualifications

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A master’s degree in Social Work with a license eligible to practice independently in North Carolina is required.

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At least two years of fully licensed practice experience in a primary care medical setting is strongly preferred.

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Experience utilizing motivational interviewing and solution focused models and substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Skills

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Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine, psychopathology and evidence-based treatments for mental health and chronic medical conditions.

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Excellent time management, triage, curbside consultation skills and the ability to formulate succinct, measurable treatment recommendations quickly is essential.

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Must be skilled in the fast pace & culture of primary care & working with an interdisciplinary team.

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Concise, clear, timely charting in an electronic health record is required.

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Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacology (e.g., can name basic psychotropic medications; can discuss common side-effects and common myths; abides by recommendation limits for non-prescribers).

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Thorough knowledge of the biopsychosocial-spiritual approach.

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Working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse, homicidal threats, involuntary hospitalization, etc.

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Demonstrates an ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people.

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Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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Spanish language fluency preferred, but not required.

Travel Requirements

Travel for continuing education/training/regional meetings as needed (at least yearly). Other occasional travel will also be necessary.

Work Hours

Full-time: 40 hours/week M-F on site during clinic hours is required.