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Social Worker/Counselor (LISW/LPCC) - Malta

Mvhc

Ohio

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Intervention, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Follow Through, Health Department, Healthcare, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Conditions, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Primary Care, Protective Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ohio
POSTED
5 days ago
LISW
 
General Summary:

LISW is a member of the clinic’s healthcare team who assists the PCPs in managing the overall health of the clinic’s patients; help improve recognition, treatment and management of mental health, psychosocial/behavioral problems and medical conditions.

 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • 2 years of experience with unrestricted Ohio License to practice as a LISW.
  • 2 years of experience as a social worker in a primary care or acute care setting and community mental
          health center preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide social work interventions to remove psychosocial barriers to health and wellness in primary care and specialty mental health department.
  • Collaborate with the other members of the healthcare team to move the patient towards self-management.
  • Advocate for and empower patients to maintain a level of control over their health and wellness.
  • Collaborates with members of the healthcare team, the patient/family and community liaisons to assure patients’ psychosocial and socioeconomics needs are addressed wherever possible.
  • Teach and provide education to promote understanding and skill building to enhance psychological and physical health.
  • Formulation of behavioral health interventions appropriate to primary care setting and assisting with implementation of PCP treatment plans.
  • Provide ongoing consultation services in primary care for subset of patients who require evaluation, ongoing monitoring and follow up during no shows and cancellations as requested and designated day assigned.
  • Triaging and referring patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate
  • Sharing knowledge with other team members and patients both formally and informally through use of EHR system.
  • Monitors outcome of care through use of patient reported outcome measures.
  • Provide close monitoring of patients through follow up contacts and coordinate services with other providers as necessary.
  • Provide culturally sensitive care
  • Applies customer service principles in care provision.
  • Provide crisis intervention; assess and coordinate protective service issues.
  • Manage a specific case load of patients referred by clinic staff.
  • Document interventions in patients’ medical records within 48 hours of service.
  • Complete scheduling and billing in timely fashion and according to policy.
  • Maintain knowledge of resources available in the area community. 
  • Provide and maintain patient educational materials.
  • Maintain current in the field by attending seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc.
  • Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
MVHC Expectations:
  • Reviews and comply to regulatory standards.
  • Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all time.
  • Manages time effectively.
  • Positively and appropriately accepts direction and constructive input from Leadership.
  • Demonstrates actions and behaviors that consistently contribute to a positive and safe work environment for our employees and guests. (i.e., timely incident reporting, hazards, customer service, infection control management, etc.
  • Supports change and participates in activities to promote organizational leadership.
  • Supports our co-workers and community.
  • Parks in employee designated area.
  • Exhibits pride in the job and with MVHC’s mission and values.
  • Makes decisions based on what’s best for MVHC’s patients.
  • Builds collaborative positive relationships throughout the organization in order to share knowledge and experience to benefit the patient.
  • Adheres to Living the Mission Values Employee Expectations.
  • Attends mandatory trainings and attend at least 80% of departmental meetings.
  • Adheres to all MVHC’s policies and procedures fully cooperating with the MVHC Compliance Program.
Working Conditions:
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation.
  • Carry up to 20 lbs occasionally.
  • Standing 1-2 hours at a time
  • Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day.
  • Withstanding pressure and deals with emergency situations as needed.
  • Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours.
  • Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
  • Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation.

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