The LCSW functions as a core member of a collaborative care team that involves a psychiatrist, CRNP DNP and other behavioral health providers in an outpatient setting. The LCSW is responsible for coordinating and supporting mental health services (primarily IDD/MH) within the clinic and for coordinating referrals to clinically indicated services outside the clinic. The behavioral health care professional may provide evidence-based treatments or work with other mental health providers when such treatment is indicated.

• Assess or provide therapy, counseling, intervention and/or education to individuals with primarily IDD/Mental Health, anxiety, depression diagnosis in a professional manner.
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders and provide clinically appropriate treatment based on an objective mental health assessment.
• Provide patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and available treatment options.
• Monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
• Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by providers focusing on treatment, adherence, side effects and other complications, and effectiveness of treatment.
• Provide brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, or other treatments appropriate for outpatient care settings.
• Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments (e.g., CBT, IPT) as clinically indicated.
• Participate in regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant or CRNP-DNP and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s primary care provider, if needed.
• Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up in behavioral health services.
• Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes. Document patient visits and telephone encounters with the individual patient record within the electronic medical record.
• Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the registry so they can be easily shared with the psychiatrist, CRNP-DNP and other treating providers.
• Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected (including medication management and other treatment modalities.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the outpatient clinic setting (e.g., social services such as but not limited to vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Assist with the ongoing support of assigned telepsychiatry services.
• Participate in planned supervision and case consultation conferences with psychiatrist and CRNP.

Required Credentials/Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work with a minimum of two years’ experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification required.
• Minimum of two years clinical social work experience in community health care environment
• Extensive knowledge of principles, theories, values, and ethics of Behavioral Health treatment practices, including SBIRT, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based methodologies.
• Must be committed to providing high quality care to underserved and diverse populations.
• Some weekend and evening hours may be required.
• Demonstrated success in managing difficult patient situations, including conflict resolution training.
• Significant knowledge of medical practices and procedures within in an outpatient care environment
• Demonstrated success and familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typical found within most progressive health care environments (i.e. personal computer skills, spreadsheets, word processing, patient records systems, EMR systems, etc.)
• Implements and maintains the IIBH program’s philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance.
• Provide services and conducts self in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Ethics.
• Support the organizational mission along with cultural sensitivity and workplace harmony.
• Strong planning, time management and organizational skills required.
• A valid driver’s license along with access to a vehicle.
• Management of work processes along with strong computer skills for documentation purposes.
• Maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to be flexible especially with scheduling and site locations and to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.
• Open communication and professionalism
• Proficient computer skills
• Second language a plus

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, as well as any physical requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any job-related function as directed by their supervisor.