Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Gateway

Description

Job Summary :

ALicensed Clinical Social Worker worksintheprimarycareclinicas anintegralteammemberand delivers brief consultation-based services to patients and primary care providers.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker works with individuals, groups and families providing evidence-based, brief behavioral interventions for psychological, mental, behavioral, and physical conditions in patients of all ages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides brief, evidence-based, solution focused behavioral interventions with active developmentofpsychotherapeutic / psychoeducationalbehavioralchangeplanningforpatientsof Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC).
• Providesqualityclinicalconsultationtopatients andprovidersregardingmental,behavioral, emotional, and physical health related issues.
• ProvidesscreeningandfunctionalassessmentofbehavioralhealthissuesforMPHCpatients.
• Collaborates with medical providers, support staff, and operational managers to identify patients with medical, cognitive, behavioral, and / or psychological conditions that could benefit from behavioralhealthinterventions,suchasmotivationalinterviewing,andprovidetheseservicesina timely manner within the clinic setting.
• Developsandimplementsspecificclinicalpathwaysforselectpopulations.
• Adaptstothefast paceofprimarycareandtoorganizationalchangesastheyoccur.
• Buildsandmaintainsprofessionalrelationshipswithallmedicalprovidersandsupportstaff.
• UnderstandsandpromotestheguidingprinciplesofMountainParkandthePrimaryCareHome Model to better provide for the holistic needs of the population that the clinics serve.
• Facilitatesgroupstoaddressbiopsychosocialissuesimpactingmedicalissues.
• Assists with coordination of care and access to behavioral health agencies in the community to meetthepatient’sbehavioralhealthcare needswithconsistent,expeditiousfeedbacktoreferring providers.
• Promotes MPHC Provider’s knowledge of patient behavioral health issues and provides educationtoassistwithenhancingprimarycareutilizationofbehavioralhealthinterventions.
• Provideson-siteavailabilityforcrisistriageandintervention.
• Helpswithde-escalatingsituationswithpatientswhoareupsetorfrustrated.
• Documentstheclinicalbehavioralhealthaspectofpatientinterventions inconsultationnotes.
• CompletesdocumentationofallconsultationsintheEHRclearly,conciselyandinatimely manner, in accordance with MPHC policies and procedures.
• Attendsmonthlydepartmentstaffing meetings,providermeetings,teammeetings, andanyrequired supervision meetings.
• Assistsinassessingsocialdeterminantsofhealthandprovidingresources / collaborativecarewith agencies in the community who can assist with any identified needs.
• Workseffectivelywithbilingualstaffandvendorsofinterpretationservicestoprovidehigh-quality care to patients for whom these services are needed.
• Mustbeabletoembracedifferencesamongpeople andtointeractwithinternalstaffaswellas external contacts in a culturally competent and respectful manner.
• Completespeerreviewsandemployeeevaluationsasneededtoassistinensuringthatthe services provided meet standards of care and to provide feedback for staff growth and development.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Promotespositivepatient / guestrelationsinaccordancewithMountainParkHealthCenter policies.
• Observesorganizationalpoliciesconcerningunscheduledabsencesandreportsunscheduled absences in accordance with departmental procedures.

Has 5 or fewer occurrences of unscheduled absences in a twelve-month period.

Reports to work at the start of the shift 98% of the days scheduled. Explains and gives proper notificationofabsenteeism,asoutlinedinthefacilityPoliciesandProcedures.

Maintains100% attendance at mandatory skill / departmental updates.

• Complieswiththeorganization’sSafetyPoliciesandProcedures.Ensurescompliancewith governmental licensing and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Conductshimself / herselfinamannerconsistentwiththeMissionStatementandValuesof Mountain Park Health Center.
• Seeksoutfacilityorexternaleducation / trainingthatwouldfurtherdevelopindividualskills, experience, or knowledge necessary for a high standard of functioning in his / her job.
• Observes and respects the confidentiality of information regarding patients, visitors and fellow employeesincludingsalaryinformation,ifexposedtoanyoftheabovereferencedinformationin the course of his / her job function.
• Dressesaccordingtotheorganization’sdresscodepolicyandprocedure,aswellascomplying with specific departmental regulations pertaining to employee appearance.
• Demonstrates an understanding of facility organizational structure by utilization of appropriate channels of communication.

Maintain consistent, timely communication regarding all facets of departmentalactivitieswithhis / hercoworkers,thereforedemonstratinggoodcustomerservice skills with both external and internal customers.

• Demonstratesflexibilityandtheabilitytoadaptquicklytothechangesthatareroutineinthe primary care setting.
• Demonstratestheabilityanddesiretobeapartofahealthcareteam andtoaddvaluetothe experience of the patients and staff of the clinic.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

CurrentlicensureinthestateofArizonaasa Clinical Social Worker.

Must be eligible for credentialing an contracting with all insurers

Preferred :

• TraininginMotivationalInterviewing(MI).
• TraininginAcceptanceandCommitmentTherapy(ACT).
• Computer literacy.
30+ days ago