Social Worker/Counselor (LISW/LPCC) - Malta

LISW is a member of the clinic’s healthcare team who assists the PCPs in managing the overall health of the clinic’s patients; help improve recognition, treatment and management of mental health, psychosocial/behavioral problems and medical conditions. Minimum Qualifications 2 years of experience with unrestricted Ohio License to practice as a LISW. 2 years of experience as a social worker in a primary care or acute care setting and community mental health center preferred. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required. Duties and Responsibilities Provide social work interventions to remove psychosocial barriers to health and wellness in primary care and specialty mental health department. Collaborate with the other members of the healthcare team to move the patient towards self-management. Advocate for and empower patients to maintain a level of control over their health and wellness. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team, the patient/family and community liaisons to assure patients’ psychosocial and socioeconomics needs are addressed wherever possible. Teach and provide education to promote understanding and skill building to enhance psychological and physical health. Formulation of behavioral health interventions appropriate to primary care setting and assisting with implementation of PCP treatment plans. Provide ongoing consultation services in primary care for subset of patients who require evaluation, ongoing monitoring and follow up during no shows and cancellations as requested and designated day assigned. Triaging and referring patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate. Sharing knowledge with other team members and patients both formally and informally through use of EHR system. Monitors outcome of care through use of patient reported outcome measures. Provide close monitoring of patients through follow up contacts and coordinate services with other providers as necessary. Provide culturally sensitive care. Applies customer service principles in care provision. Provide crisis intervention; assess and coordinate protective service issues. Manage a specific case load of patients referred by clinic staff. Document interventions in patients’ medical records within 48 hours of service. Complete scheduling and billing in timely fashion and according to policy. Maintain knowledge of resources available in the area community. Provide and maintain patient educational materials. Maintain current in the field by attending seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc. Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Reviews and comply to regulatory standards. Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all time. Positively and appropriately accepts direction and constructive input from Leadership. Demonstrates actions and behaviors that consistently contribute to a positive and safe work environment for our employees and guests. (i.e., timely incident reporting, hazards, customer service, infection control management, etc. Supports change and participates in activities to promote organizational leadership. Supports our co-workers and community. Parks in employee designated area. Exhibits pride in the job and with MVHC’s mission and values. Makes decisions based on what’s best for MVHC’s patients. Builds collaborative positive relationships throughout the organization in order to share knowledge and experience to benefit the patient. Adheres to Living the Mission Values Employee Expectations. Attends mandatory trainings and attend at least 80% of departmental meetings. Adheres to all MVHC’s policies and procedures fully cooperating with the MVHC Compliance Program. Working Conditions Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation. Carry up to 20 lbs occasionally. Standing 1-2 hours at a time. Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day. Withstanding pressure and deals with emergency situations as needed. Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours. Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation. #J-18808-Ljbffr MVHC