The Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing social work/behavioral health services to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.
Minimum Education: Masters degree in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or other Human Services field.
Minimum Work Experience: Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred. Healthcare experience a plus. Experience in individual and family therapy. Five years experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS Certification through American Heart Association Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification Eligible for rostering in preparation for licensure. Must obtain within 3 months of hire
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • NASW code of conduct principles • Psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles • Demonstrates sound knowledge of group theory and dynamics with experience in facilitating and co-facilitating psychosocial and skill building groups • Individual and family supportive advocacy • Age-specific competencies • Interdisciplinary collaboration • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills • Demonstrates strong communication and listening skills • Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources • Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in conjunction with working with providers, legal representation, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance • Willingness and ability to provide coverage on rotational basis (as applicable) • Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing • Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care
Pay Range: $66,872.00 - $97,427.00 $5,000 bonus hiring agreement