Social Worker - LCSW - Washington/California

ConcertoCare This position is fully remote, but must reside within a PST time zone. Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k Competitive salary and bonus program 15 days of PTO 11 paid holidays yearly Our Mission : At ConcertoCare, we believe adults with complex care needs deserve a more holistic, equitable, and compassionate approach to health and wellness. ConcertoCare's tech-enabled in-home care teams leverage our value-based, interdisciplinary care model to address unmet health and social needs and improve patients' quality of life, partnering with them, their caregivers, families, health providers, and communities Our Vision: We will redefine care and aging for millions of US seniors and other adults with complex care needs by perfecting the kind of human-first, tech-enabled care in the home that we would want for our families. The ConcertoCare Social Worker - LCSW is a core member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for providing integrated medical, behavioral, and social care to patients with complex healthcare needs. Our Social Workers provide clinical care to medically and socially complex patients who live in community-based settings, including assisted living facilities, adult family homes, and private homes, through virtual and telephonic visits. This position ensures that the patient's biopsychosocial needs are adequately met through the completion of comprehensive behavioral health assessments and engaging the patient, caregiver(s), and care team in treatment planning and care coordination activities. The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of brief evidence-based behavioral health therapies and crisis intervention as a behavioral health expert within an integrated health care model. Social Workers also work collaboratively with other members of the local care team and is key in ensuring access to equitable behavioral health care in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. This is an ideal position for a Social Worker who seeks an opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being being of highly complex patients, enjoys a collaborative multidisciplinary team-based approach to care, and is excited to engage in developing and nurturing our innovative, value-based clinical model focused on caring for patients with complex needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the behavioral health needs of patients on an assigned patient caseload in accordance with the established clinical practices of the behavioral health team Uses evidence-based models of care to deliver brief treatment for common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, coping with loss, mood management, and substance-use disorders Support psychotropic medication management by collaborating with prescribing providers, supporting treatment adherence needs, partnering with patients/caregivers for continuous monitoring of efficacy and potential negative side effects, and coordinating with internal psychiatrists and clinical care teams to address urgent psychotropic issues Participate in regularly scheduled caseload reviews and clinical team meetings; facilitate effective communication regarding patient's behavioral health needs among all members of the clinical team both verbally and in writing Complete and document assessment of patients in a timely manner Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not demonstrating improvement in symptoms by consulting with patient's primary care provider/members of the clinical team and using measurement-based care to attune behavioral health interventions to the existing needs and symptom burden of patients Demonstrate the ability to serve as a subject matter expert in a particular area(s) of behavioral health care and supports the behavioral health team at large by sharing knowledge and resources related to area of expertise Ensure care is delivered in a manner that honors patient's diverse values, beliefs, behaviors, backgrounds, social, cultural, and linguistic needs Document patient encounters, referral activities, and other pertinent information in electronic health record ensuring all encounter notes are locked in accordance with company policy. Exemplify core values of respect, commitment, compassion, innovation, integrity, and accountability Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Social Work Current California or Washington independent licensure required 2+ years of prior healthcare / behavioral health experience required Strong problem-solving and organizational skills Geriatric care experience highly desired Ability to manage patient complexity and multiple clients with diverse needs ... #J-18808-Ljbffr Society for Social Work and Research