Licensed Clinical Social Worker

INTRODUCTION:

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) committed to the Triple Aim as described by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Improving the US health care system requires simultaneous pursuit of three aims: 1) improving the experience of care, 2) improving the health of populations, and 3) reducing per capita costs of health care. Preconditions for this include the enrollment of an identified population, a commitment to universality for its members, and the existence of an organization (an "integrator") that accepts responsibility for all three aims for that population.

SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing initial evaluations and individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy at the assigned CNHF clinic. In addition, therapists will provide behavioral health consultation services to the Primary Care Teams within Pediatric and Adult clinics.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following functions:

• Performs client orientation into the CPSP program: services provided, OB staff, program adherence, and qualifications. 
• Complete all required documentation forms for the CPSP program.
• Conduct initial mental health evaluations and develop realistic treatment plans. 
• Assessing clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, measures, etc. 
• Provide brief, solution-focused therapy.
• Provide information and education, and referral services for identified issues. 
• Provide care coordination. 
• Conduct crisis assessments/triage with appropriate interventions.
• Provision of other services related to wellness
• Accurate and timely documentation of services provided in accordance with requirements
• Perform other related activities designed to provide integrated health care services
• Provide individual psychotherapy with children, adults, and families
• Provide appropriate and timely referral to a higher level of care as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited college
• Current licensure as a clinical social worker

NECESSARY SKILLS: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be effective and efficient in delivering culturally competent care to patients.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent telephone communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

Described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations in conditions may occur under certain circumstances.

CONFIDENTIALITY 

Maintains patient, employee, and Foundation confidentiality at all times, discussing patient or employee business only with appropriate parties who have a bona fide need to know; and communicating only the minimum amount of information necessary with respect to protected health information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). 

1. AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE 
2. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AND WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.