Licensed Clinical Social Worker

PCC Community Wellness Center • Chicago, IL

25d • $60,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides behavioral health care services to patients in all life cycles. The Behavioral Health Consultant also participates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic psychosocial and medical needs are met.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited University.
• Demonstrated skills in the clinical social work practice arena and the ability to work and collaborate on a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications.
• Current and valid drivers licenses.
• Masters in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited University is required.
• Licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW), (LCPC) or other related Behavioral Health State of Illinois License
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language.
• Constantly communicates with other healthcare providers.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Follow-through, assume responsibility and use good judgment.
• Maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and directed with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work with minimal/no supervision.
• Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective and creative problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Business Applications to include: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient care hours per week at designated site as determined by the Behavioral Health Manager, Chief Population Health Officer, and the Chief Medical Officer.
• Follow PCCs policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability for communication regarding clinical matters during regular business hours.
• Provide consultation and academic support to residents and attending physicians in the areas of behavioral medicine.
• Participate fully in relevant quality assurance and performance improvement measures.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse consultation regarding assessment and mental/behavioral health and substance abuse treatment options to established patients.
• Assess patients and/or families bio-psycho-social situations that result in diagnostic conclusions that include development issues, family dynamics and stressors, and a DSM V diagnosis.
• Document data, assessment, treatment plan and expected outcome in medical record.
• Identify and follow-up on all referrals you have made to assure continuity of care and patient/family needs are met.
• Perform any crisis intervention, individual counseling, family counseling, advocacy that is needed for the patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level