Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

LICENSED CLINICAL, MARRIAGE/FAMILY OR ADDICTIONS SOCIAL WORKER

As a Licensed Clinical, Marriage and Family, or  Addictions Social Worker, you will perform psycho-social assessment and referrals for NHC patients/clients when requested.  Develop and maintains collaboration with community mental health providers.  Maintain patient confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.   

THIS IS A PART TIME OR FULL TIME POSITION

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as a team member with primary care staff in meeting the behavioral health needs of our patients.
• Provides evidence-based behavioral health assessments and treatment.
• Makes independent decisions regarding needs of the patients, collaborating with primary care staff in providing behavioral health services.
• Maintains required patient records and other written information as required.
• Facilitates the patient receiving other behavioral health services as needed such as Inpatient, Intensive outpatient, and Psychiatric care.
• Provides consultation and information to primary care staff regarding pertinent behavioral health issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Works to acquire knowledge of medical issues pertinent to the provision of effective behavioral health services.
• Provides limited in-house counseling (including crisis intervention) for high risk patients in cooperation with other disciplines:

-Evaluates patient’s social and environmental status through chart/record analysis, patient interviews, and consultation with other clinic disciplines.

-Involves client/patient in identifying and understanding problems.

-Evaluates data and suggests treatment/care plan that provides maximum benefit to patient.

-Educates and supports patient regarding options and services available.  Provides referrals/interventions and follow up to patients needing assistance from other community agencies.  

-Is non-judgmental of lifestyle or cultural differences. 

• Maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensures quality of care with respect and sensitivity to the needs of the clients we serve.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.   
• Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required.  Participates in professional development activities.  Chairs and serves on committees as requested.
• Performs duties in accordance with NHC Standards of Conduct and Mission Statement. 
• Performs related work as required and other duties (similar physical requirements and OSHA risk level) as assigned. 

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Clinical-demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles and practices of social work (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and counseling techniques; demonstrates a working knowledge of community resources and referral agencies;  maintains knowledge of, and acts in accordance with, current NHC policies and procedures.  
• Behavioral Health – Knowledge of and skill in providing behavioral health assessment and treatment specifically in an evidence-based manner.  Able to provide information about behavioral health issues to primary care staff and to patients.  
• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully; reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Interpersonal skills—exhibits strong conflict management, negotiation and consulting skills;        remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things; maintains friendly and supportive relationships with coworkers; talks through problems to keep channels of communication open and maintain a high level of trust; maintains confidentiality, realizes the importance of, and practices, good customer service; and able to communicate effectively and build collaborative, supportive relationships with people of varying cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, languages, and educational levels.
• Oral communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills. 
• Written communication—edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing —is self-directed and motivated; independently prioritizes, performs and completes assignments within established deadlines; manages multiple conflicting priorities; when appropriate, seeks guidance from supervisor. 
• Quality control—understands the importance of compliance standards and pays close attention to accuracy and detail when performing duties; demonstrates a working knowledge of how grant requirements and federal/state laws impact the day-to-day operations of NHC’s Social Services Department.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Information Technology – proficient in the use of computers and electronic medical records to accurately retrieve/record patient data. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Training

Graduate degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited institution. 

Experience

Prefer a minimum of three years post-graduate experience, in a community based health or social service organization. 

Licensure/Certification

Possession of an Indiana State Clinical Social Work License.  

Physical Requirements

Prolonged sitting, infrequent to occasional walking or standing.   Requires ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office and related electronic equipment.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.  Requires the ability to work under stressful conditions.    

Work Environment

Normal clinic office environment.  Work may involve irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.  Involves frequent contact with other staff, physician’s offices, clients/patients, and the public.  Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people.  Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.  OSHA Category III - Tasks do not involve contact with blood or body substances and the performance of Category I or II tasks are not a condition of employment.