Licensed Clinical Social Worker
NOELA Community Health Center•New Orleans, LA
6d
About The Position
As a member of the Care Team, the LCSW will provide support and mental health services to patient population as requested or initiated by provider/patient. LCSW will provide community resources and coordinate referrals as indicated.
Requirements
- Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary care team
- Good physical stamina and an ability to be standing most of the day.
- Good interpersonal skills are a necessity, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among NOELA staff and patients, treating others with kindness and professionalism in all they do.
- Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, an ability to follow instructions, proper attention to detail in all work matters, and a willingness learn from others.
- An ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in accordance with the needs and mission of the clinic.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including unanticipated changes to working schedules or locations.
- Adequate written and verbal communication skills for communicating coherently and professionally with patients and co-workers.
- Conscientious of departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and able to embrace and personify the mission of NOELA.
- Master's Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work
- Current LCSW Louisiana licensure
- Current CPR Certification
- HIPPA Compliance
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability preferred
- Experience in integrated care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide on demand integrated care consults to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced health center setting in collaboration with medical care team. Population can include pediatrics, family practice, geriatrics and/or prenatal patients. Consults provided from a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework. Services include screenings, support, brief interventions, and referrals as deemed appropriate.
- Provide psychoeducational information as appropriate for patients and/or family members or accompanying caregivers
- Provide traditional counseling services and support to patients and family members.
- Develop and maintain familiarity with related psychopharmacology
- Collaborate alongside behavioral health team to ensure holistic health care and support of medical team.
- Provide training to staff as needed
- Remain current and knowledgeable about local and regional resources for mental health and substance abuse treatment, developing collaborative relationships where possible
- Participate in outreach educational activities in the community as needed
- Maintain a regular schedule at assigned clinic in collaboration with treatment team
- Participate in quality improvement projects as assigned
- Participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned
- Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all service rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
- Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, confidentiality, and other applicable areas (e.g., patient identification and standard precautions).
- Participate in proficiency testing as required by NOELA or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained.
