Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Advanced Pain Care Social WorkerAdvanced Pain Care advocates the appropriate and effective management of chronic pain through a multi-disciplinary approach. Our team of qualified professionals has received advanced training to treat our patients. We believe in providing a caring and compassionate atmosphere to help improve the quality of life for those in pain.The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for coordinating and implementing appropriate methods of treatment to patients in the behavioral health program.Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following:Greets patients and introduces self.Presents a professional image and customer focus.Verifies patient information, medical history, medications, and confirms purpose of visit.Conducts pre-surgical evaluations and diagnosis as required for surgical implant proceduresProvides assessment, diagnosis and individual therapy treatment to patients in the behavioral health program.Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.Performs routine and crisis counseling/interventions, and suicide risk assessments as needed.Provides referrals for services as needed.Responsible for the content of education and counseling programs for patients.Responsible for appropriate documentation of information in patients' charts (EMR/EHR).Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Practices safe habits including but not limited to infection control, lifting procedures, etc.Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional mannerCoordinates with clinical and other staff members in the provision of services to patients.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunitiesServes and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Operates standard office equipmentAdheres to Advanced Pain Care's Policies and proceduresHas regular and predictable attendancePerforms other duties as assigned.RequirementsSupervision: Directly reports to Chief Clinical Officer and works collaboratively with Department Directors to establish protocols and maintain program initiatives and integrity. Has indirect supervision from physicians and mid-level providers.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in social work; License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.Experience: Minimum of one or more years preferredWorking ConditionsEnvironmental Conditions: Medical Office environmentPhysical Conditions:Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-FMust be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to bend, stoop and stretchMust be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.Knowledge And Skills:Clear and precise communication (written and oral)Knowledge of medical terminologyEffectively manages day by organizing and prioritizingApplies tactful principles and practices of dealing with the publicPractices safetyProtects patient information and maintains confidentiality