Licensed Social Worker is an associate level or independently licensed behavioral health clinician reporting to the Clinical Excellence Manager. This role provides evidence-based interventions via the Collaborative Care Model to individuals (pediatric and/or adult populations) experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
Provides care to patients, based on needs of assigned Care Pod, customizing treatment plan to individual patient needs
Supports and closely coordinates behavioral health care with the patient's primary care provider and (when appropriate) other service providers
Screens and assesses patients for common behavioral health and substance use disorders using PHQ9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other tools as required
Monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects/complications, with a goal of reduction in symptoms
Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and treatment effectiveness
Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry, records encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients
Plans specific mutual self-management goals, objectives, and interventions with action-oriented patients
Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services
Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record so they can be easily shared with primary care providers, the psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers
Completes relapse prevention plan with patients who are in remission
Educates patients about behavioral health/substance use disorders/treatment options
Establishes mutually agreeable care management plan with the care team and patient/family
Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants
Identifies social determinant barriers and works alongside the Care Navigation Partner to assist in providing access to the correct level of internal or external care
Requirements
What You'll Need
Masters degree in social work, counseling or related field and independent license to practice in the state of Massachusetts (LCSW or LICSW)
Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches (Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation)
Expertise in handling higher-acuity patients/situations
Technical proficiency in a variety of platforms including EHRs, ability to quickly learn new technology
Knowledge of/experience with behavioral health screening tools (PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc.)
Fluent in both English & Spanish is a plus
Benefits
What You'll Receive
Salary between $65,000-$70,000 based on experience
Additional salary incentives on top of starting salary
Work from home
A supportive and inclusive culture
Excellent benefits package
401K, 14 paid holidays (8 plus 6 floating), PTO, sick time, and more
Technology and all the tools you need to succeed
Educational paid time off
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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