Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: 8a-5p
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Summary:
Designed to be an embedded role within the Mother Child Dependency Program (MCDP). Identifies patients who are pregnant or recently delivered and who have comorbid substance use and mental health conditions. Coordinates Level of Care (LOC) intake assessments based on American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines, case management antepartum and post-partum and conduct individual counseling services to patients enrolled in the program. Additional linkage to outside community support as well as attending appointments in person with the patients as needed to support their delivery and adjustment to motherhood process. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree in social work or Community Mental Health Counseling from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Possess one of the following: • Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Ohio. • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Ohio. • Current licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the state of Ohio. • Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. • Current licensure as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in the state of Ohio. Skilled in the provision of social work services to adolescent through adult patient populations. Preferred:
1 year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders. Experience in working with multi-disciplinary groups. Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment is required. May need to lift to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents. Acronym Summary: LOC Level of Care OUD Opioid Use Disorder ASAM American Society of Addiction Medicine MAT Medication-Assisted Treatment IOP Intensive Outpatient Program