Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Palms Medical Group•Middleburg, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides behavioral health services to patients referred by Palms Medical Group (PMG), including crisis intervention, emergency assessment, care coordination, brief psychotherapy, health management, traditional mental health services when appropriate, and recommendations for a higher level of care. The LCSW is part of the care team and collaborates, consults, and refers to coordinate patients’ treatment needs. The role also supports health maintenance and disease prevention, community service and health promotion, quality assurance and improvement, staff and provider education, peer reviews, staff competencies, and Behavioral Health Integration Project committee updates. The LCSW maintains medical records and appropriate certifications, participates in credentialing and utilization reviews, and may supervise staff as requested by the Chief Medical Officer in accordance with Florida statutory requirements. The role requires travel to cover other sites during provider absences and coverage for extended office hours and behavioral health emergencies, including after-hours triage when determined necessary. PMG is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving underserved populations through affordable primary care and preventive services. It offers a range of services and emphasizes accessible, patient-centered care in North Florida communities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited school of social work.
Current and valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Florida.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must be organized, self-starting, and detail-oriented.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to navigate and operate Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with coworkers, patients, and vendors.
Ability to communicate with people of varying ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds, in person or by telephone.
Must follow applicable universal precautions in clinical or exposure situations.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services to patients identified by PMG providers, including emergency assessment, care coordination, brief psychotherapy, and recommendations for a higher level of care.
Promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
Foster beneficial professional relationships between PMG and surrounding health service providers and institutes.
Advise the appropriate management member of perceived problems with PMG operations.
Maintain medical records according to PMG policies and procedures.
Be available after hours to treat or triage behavioral health emergencies as necessary.
Share coverage for PMG extended office hours and other Board-approved extended services, including 24-hour coverage when instructed.
Carry out responsibilities related to patient charges, third-party reimbursement, and ordering necessary therapy supplies and assessments.
Participate in community service and health promotion programs.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as necessary.
Provide ongoing staff and provider education, peer reviews, staff competencies, and updates to Behavioral Health Integration Project committees.
Maintain appropriate certifications and participate in credentialing, utilization reviews, and peer reviews.
Supervise staff when requested by the Chief Medical Officer, consistent with Florida statutory requirements.
Perform other related duties requested by the Chief Medical Officer.
Participate in reviewing medical policies, procedures, and protocols.
Travel to and cover other sites during provider absences.
Coach, mentor, and train clinical staff.
Follow safety and OSHA requirements.
Communicate complex or technical information effectively and tactfully to coworkers, patients, and vendors.