LSW

Zufall Health Center•Paterson, NJ

About The Position

The School-Based Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides trauma-informed behavioral health services at Zufall Health Center sites, with a focus on its school-based health center. Zufall Health uses the Primary Care Behavioral Health model of integrated care. The BHP provides brief behavioral health interventions, individual and family counseling, group services, and crisis intervention for patients, families, and groups. The BHP contributes to the patient care team through huddles, case consultations, patient advocacy, mental health education, and collaborative meetings with clinical and support staff. The role also identifies opportunities to enhance integrated behavioral health services in primary care and serves as a resource to clinical staff. The BHP partners with the school to build relationships and support students and the wider community. BHPs working toward clinical licensure participate in weekly individual or group clinical supervision with an LCSW certified to provide clinical supervision.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
Licensed in New Jersey as an LSW or LAC.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least two years of post-graduate experience in a clinical or ambulatory care setting.
Excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, interdisciplinary health care teams, and community agencies with diverse opinions, values, and cultural and religious ideals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of multicultural mores, beliefs, and customs.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently or with little supervision.
Strong organizational skills, including problem solving, decision making, priority setting, and work delegation.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner and work as a team member.
Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality.
Ability to learn and apply trauma-informed care principles within the scope of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with telemedicine.
Experience with school systems.
Experience facilitating groups, trainings, and community presentations.
Experience with electronic medical records is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with students and families and build collaborative relationships with school staff to support effective care.
Assist with school prevention efforts, including classroom lessons, groups, and community workshops; participate in school activities such as back-to-school night.
Collaborate with primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and psychosocial problems.
Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional or physical health problems.
Complete comprehensive assessments and treatment plans based on patient history and presenting problems.
Collaborate with patients to develop treatment plans, measurable goals, and outcomes, following established protocols and methodologies.
Review cases regularly with the clinical supervisor.
Maintain well-documented patient records in a timely manner.
Participate in crisis intervention for patients who may be dangerous to themselves, others, or property.
Lead group sessions and activities and develop curricula for initiatives such as Healthy Lifestyles.
Conduct pre- and post-intervention assessments and patient surveys to evaluate program effectiveness.
Participate in and present at care conferences, patient groups, educational programs, staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned venues.
Represent Zufall Health Center at community service organization meetings, behavioral health agencies, and collaborating entities.
Participate in outreach and community education activities as assigned by the SVP of Behavioral Health and/or Chief Medical Officer.
Participate in in-service education and continuing education; teach and train health center staff and students as needed.
Follow departmental policies and procedures for quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, and infection control.
Assist in developing relevant policies and procedures as the department and services evolve.
Participate in medical/clinical staff meetings and general staff meetings.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.