Social Worker MSW (Behavioral Health Screener) - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

36d • $56,200 - $87,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Screener will support the implementation of Project ARK/WashU School of Medicine Infectious Diseases (WUID) Behavioral Health programming and duties. The Behavioral Health Screener will conduct behavioral health screenings in the clinic and provide referrals to mental health and psychiatry resources when appropriate. The Behavioral Health Screener will plan, organize, and implement social work services for patients and families. They will work closely with the Project ARK/WUID Behavioral Health team to ensure delivery of Behavioral Health services.

Requirements

• Master's degree - Social Work
• Currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.)
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health screening services for patients.
• Serves as first-line behavioral health crisis response for clinic.
• Prepares psychosocial reports and maintains necessary records.
• Schedules patient appointments and provides telephone follow-up.
• Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families.
• Verifies insurance coverage for patients.
• Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources.
• Fosters a spirit of teamwork and collaboration and excellent customer service.
• Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in staff trainings and meetings, continuing education, and cross-training programs according to established standards and WashU policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the WUID Behavioral Health Program.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

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