Social Worker - LCSW

Social Worker # LCSW ## Location: Granville Primary Care, Oxford NC # About Granville Health System: For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at About Oxford, NC Oxford, NC#is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters#perfect for enjoying the area#s outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment. Position Overview: Responsible for providing direct clinical social work services to patients and their families as part of the multidisciplinary team within Granville Health System Primary Care Clinics.# Position Highlights: Starting Rate: $28.72 + per hour (commensurate with experience) Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5-year vesting period) Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available Key Responsibilities Brief Consultations # Productivity expectations of a BHC are an average of 8-10 behavioral health consultations per clinical day, including:######### Individual, couples, and/ or family consultation with patients, including: Functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis; Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems; Medication adherence counseling and disease self-management counseling; Motivational Interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction Brief problem-solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy; Self-Care Plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation; and Substance use/ abuse evaluation, identification of maladaptive coping strategies, and development of harm reduction strategies. Consultation with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans. Coordination of Care # Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff. Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health services, and other services as needed. Crisis Intervention # Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency. Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency. Charting # Complete all charting as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing. Other Duties: Assist in provider training and education in an integrated behavioral health-primary care model Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities Participate in local behavior health trainings and conferences Qualifications Master#s degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.# Social work license certification required.# Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic services in a multidisciplinary setting.# Particular skills in therapy and assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and laws governing eligibility for these programs; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.# Knowledgeable of the needs of geriatric and adult populations.# Minimum of two years of relevant experience.# Apply Today: If you#re a dedicated professional looking for a position with a focus on work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this position with Granville Health System.