Behavioral Health Integration Case Worker

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Develops and implements treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and facilitates referrals both within the LVHN continuum and throughout the community in order to address patients' on-going needs with substance use disorders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related health/mental health field.
• 2 years Experience in a health/mental health-related field.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of community agencies and support services.
• Demonstrates ability to develop a relationship with patient/family that supports their recovery.
• Demonstrates an understanding of multi-cultural issues and incorporates these into counseling with the patient/family.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related health/mental health field.
• Ability to implement trauma-informed care.
• Experience with implementing motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Completes timely and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, and interactions.
• Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
• Provides on-going support, facilitates adjustments to identified problem, and fosters independence for problem resolution.
• Supports the care team and patient with implementing their recovery management plan.
• Utilizes therapeutic techniques targeted at restoring patient to his/her optimal level of functioning.
• Facilitates solution-focused discussions between the patient and care team that address financial barriers related to recovery.
• Participates in regular interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Cultivates and develops collaborative relationships with community organizations to create a seamless recovery management plan.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends via literature and through continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees