Behavioral Health - School Based (LCSW, LCSW-A)

Kintegra Health•Statesville, NC

About The Position

Kintegra Health is seeking an LCSW or LCSW-A School Behaviorist to join its team in Iredell County. Under the direct supervision of the Director of School Behavioral Health and the School Behavioral Health Regional Lead, the position is part of a multidisciplinary school-based treatment team that provides holistic behavioral healthcare to Kintegra Health patients. The role provides behavioral health and substance abuse screening, brief intervention, education, and referral services in a school setting, and supports school personnel through consultation and treatment planning. Patients may have psychosocial, behavioral health, chronic disease, behavior change, or substance use concerns. The position must follow organizational policies and professional standards for clinical practice. The School Behaviorist works with students, families, and school system team members to assess needs, plan and implement care, connect patients with appropriate community resources, and support behavioral health and primary care integration. The role also completes required documentation, maintains professional competence, and coordinates with community agencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
Minimum experience and/or exposure working within a school and supporting the student population.
LCSW or LCSW-A licensure.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with the professional Code of Ethics.
Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral services for students and families with behavioral and chronic health conditions.
Work cooperatively as an integral part of the school system team to improve patient care and increase team efficiency.
Formulate and facilitate behavioral health, substance abuse, and chronic disease management plans of care using appropriate treatment modalities, interventions, and available community resources.
Assist school administrators, social workers, and teaching personnel with screening, identification, diagnosis, management, and treatment of behavioral health, substance use, and chronic disease concerns.
Engage in ongoing assessment and quality improvement strategies supporting primary care and behavioral health integration.
Provide consultative services to school system team members within the scope of care and provide training to other health care professionals as needed.
Complete required documentation related to patient treatment, payment for services rendered, and organizational operations in a timely manner.
Pursue continuing education to maintain licensure and enhance professional competence relevant to medical and legal issues affecting patient care.
Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.