Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Palms Medical Group•Fleming Island, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides behavioral health services to patients referred by Palms Medical Group providers. Services may include 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 makes referrals to coordinate patients’ treatment needs. Palms Medical Group is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center focused on providing affordable primary and preventive care to underserved populations. It offers services across multiple disciplines and serves communities throughout North Florida. The role may involve working at other sites, covering extended office hours, and responding after hours to behavioral health emergencies.

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.
Organized, self-starting, and detail-oriented.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Follow safety and OSHA requirements.
Maintain appropriate certifications and undergo credentialing, utilization review, and peer reviews.
Able to navigate and operate Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
Effectively and tactfully communicate complex or technical information to coworkers, patients, and vendors.
Able to communicate with people of various ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds, in person or by telephone.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services to patients identified by Palms Medical Group providers, including emergency assessment, care coordination, brief psychotherapy, and recommendations for a higher level of care, in accordance with PMG policies and procedures.
Promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
Promote beneficial professional relationships between the corporation and surrounding health service providers and institutions.
Advise the appropriate member of management of perceived problems with PMG operations.
Maintain the medical records system in accordance with current 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, as instructed.
Carry out corporate 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.
Support ongoing staff and provider education, peer reviews, staff competencies, and committee updates on the Behavioral Health Integration Project.
Maintain appropriate certifications and participate in credentialing, utilization review, and peer reviews.
Supervise staff when requested by the Chief Medical Officer, in accordance with Florida statutory requirements.
Perform other related duties as 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.