Social Worker Lcsw

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Social Worker LCSW

Department: Psychiatry

• Danv Fair

Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: none

Job Category: Social Services

Work Location: Carle Danville on Fairchild

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 31060

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: 1 - 3 Years

Weekend Requirements: none

Education Requirements: Masters Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Danville, IL

Holiday Requirements: none

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The behavioral health clinician, as part of the primary care treatment team, triages and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. The behavioral health clinician provides quality clinical mental health consultation to providers and staff as requested. Additionally, the behavioral health clinician provides diagnostic mental health assessments, interventions, education, and referrals to further treatment to patients in the primary care setting. May also care a small caseload of patients for ongoing therapy in traditional outpatient setting.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Social Work

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a therapist

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral intervention to individuals, families, couples and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients and other behavioral health clinicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with primary care staff. Identify, refer and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health services and other services as needed.

• Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.

• Provides brief, solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of behavioral change plan.

• Teaches patients and families about care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.

• Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required

• Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial challenges.

• Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.

• Works with primary care team to efficiently and effectively treat and manage patients with chronic and new onset emotional and/or health problems.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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