Licensed Social Worker - Alexandria

Only for registered members Alexandria, United States

1 day ago

Part time $31.39 - $43.95 (USD)

Job Posting Title:Licensed Social Worker (LSW) · Job Description Department: Alexandria Clinic- Nursing · Employment Status: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)- 40 hours per pay period · Benefit Status: Part-time · Benefits include · Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Employee Health Clinic ...

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job Description

Department: Alexandria Clinic- Nursing

Employment Status: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)- 40 hours per pay period

Benefit Status: Part-time

Benefits include

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
Retirement Savings
Please see more details about our benefits here:

Hours

Hours and days are flexible and will be determined based on candidate availability and business needs

Position Objective

The Social Worker provides social services to patients facing substantial and often challenging medical issues and a large variety of social factors. Referrals may be given for needs, and it will be the responsibility of the Social Worker to follow through with appropriate referrals for counseling, treatment, transportation, financial assistance and other services needed. The Social Worker provides assistance with services for children, adults, and their families. The Social Worker is responsible for all mental and behavioral health referrals. This position is a key member of the Medication Assisted Treatment team. The Social Worker coordinates care with support from referring providers, primary care provider, and community resources. The position also may conduct follow up case consultation with Primary Care and/or Mental Health Providers regarding client compliance and/or services.

Essential Responsibilities

The following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

Coordinate and connect patients for diagnostic assessments and neuropsychological assessments
Assist with referrals/connections to agencies like WIC, County public assistance programs, MNsure, housing resources, food programs, in-home services, support groups, transportation resources, utility programs, renter's assistance and refunds, etc.
Assist with collection of urine drug abuse screens (UDAS) per policy
Attend trainings with the team to promote cohesion and continued program development
Provide social worker interventions, support and consultation to physicians, providers, nurses, and patients on an as-needed basis regarding psychosocial issues, bioethical issues, etc.
Conduct and document assessment of patient and family needs, communicate care issues, and develop appropriate plan
Perform psychosocial assessments and planning for high-risk patients
Participate in patient care planning responsive to age specific needs
Document all patient interactions within referrals and/or the patient's chart
Exhibit good communication with multidisciplinary team
Attend and participate in pertinent internal and community meetings
Receive referrals for children, adults, and their families in need of care coordination for mental and/or behavioral health concerns
Contact patient/family to discuss referral, schedule appointments in accordance with referral, obtain necessary release of information, collect insurance information and confirm Medical Assistance eligibility and provide additional related information to patients upon request
Establish and maintain consistent contact with patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Openly communicate and collaborate with MAT Physicians and RN Navigator to ensure precise care coordination for MAT patients
Serve as backup to RN Navigator and complete patient intake assessment and/or initial visits for MAT inquiries and new MAT patients

Other Responsibilities

Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related field
Licensed in the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications

Outpatient clinic experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish relationships: Position is required to establish good working relationships with Medical Staff Agencies as well as patients, relatives, friends, co-workers, and Physicians/Providers
Ability to write and present presentations to public and other interested partners
Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families

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