Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

​*One opening in our Greensboro, NC office

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REPORTS TO: Sickle Cell Program Director

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POSITION SUMMARY: The LCSW works under the direction of the Sickle Cell Program Director and in collaboration with the primary case manager providing behavioral healthcare services inclusive of mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities.  LCSW serves as PHSSCA’s Behavioral Health (BH) expert. LCSW provides a variety of Behavioral Health services within their scope of practice, including but not limited to; screening, assessment, diagnoses, evaluation, crisis intervention, brief intervention/treatment, consultations, care coordination/care management, education, referral, advocacy and other related services. In addition, may serve on various committees within and outside of PHSSCA related to integrated health care issues. The LCSW will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of PHSSCA.

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POPULATION SERVED: Will serve clients of PHSSCA in all programs, if applicable, upon the referral of the case manager, in all counties. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of behavioral healthcare required. Must possess tact, discretion, and diplomacy. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills are essential. Must possess a working knowledge of the current Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Must be able to use protocols, guidelines and benchmarks to implement policies and develop quality improvements while utilizing best practices. Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides behavioral health expertise and leadership for the organization
   

• Provides/conducts a wide variety of behavioral health screenings (including but not limited to SBIRT/depression, Opioid Risk Assessment, etc.), assessment, diagnostic, brief interventions, consultative, referral, case management/care coordination and evaluation services.
   

• Provides crisis intervention services and serves as emergency contact for BH issues, along with appropriate Case Manager

 

• Provides individual, family, group, and other counseling services.

 

• Develops and implements patient centered treatment plans including support of the primary care/comprehensive treatment plan

 

• Maintains clear, accurate, and timely documentation and record keeping.

 

• Maintains compliance with local, state, federal standards/rules as well as organizational mission, values, policy and procedures.

 

• Maintains current knowledge of BH and Integrated Health Care issues, impact on practice, and best practices.

 

• Participates in quality improvement, utilization review, and peer review processes.
   

• Provides patient, community, and agency education related to Integrated Care and BH issues
   

• Serves as part of the medical healthcare team
   

• Provides collaborative and consultative care with the Primary Care Provider as well as any other members of the team, along with participation in team huddles and consultative treatment discussions as needed.
   

• May serve on internal and external committees related to BH and Integrated Care issues

 

• Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support model of care and accreditation

 

Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.

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​Please submit résumé and cover letter to info@piedmonthealthservices.org, Attention: Human Resources