Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Advanced Pain Care•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Statement: Advanced Pain Care advocates the appropriate and effective management of chronic pain through a multi-disciplinary approach. Our team of qualified professionals has received advanced training to treat our patients. We believe in providing a caring and compassionate atmosphere to help improve the quality of life for those in pain. Job Purpose: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for coordinating and implementing appropriate methods of treatment to patients in the behavioral health program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work
License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
Minimum of one or more years preferred
Clear and precise communication (written and oral)
Knowledge of medical terminology
Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing
Applies tactful principles and practices of dealing with the public
Practices safety
Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality
Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F
Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and introduces self.
Presents a professional image and customer focus.
Verifies patient information, medical history, medications, and confirms purpose of visit.
Conducts pre-surgical evaluations and diagnosis as required for surgical implant procedures
Provides assessment, diagnosis and individual therapy treatment to patients in the behavioral health program.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Performs routine and crisis counseling/interventions, and suicide risk assessments as needed.
Provides referrals for services as needed.
Responsible for the content of education and counseling programs for patients.
Responsible for appropriate documentation of information in patients' charts (EMR/EHR).
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Practices safe habits including but not limited to infection control, lifting procedures, etc.
Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional manner
Coordinates with clinical and other staff members in the provision of services to patients.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Operates standard office equipment
Adheres to Advanced Pain Care’s Policies and procedures
Has regular and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned.