(Archived) Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Position Summary:

The LCSW is integrated within a primary care clinic to function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of mental health and substance use screening protocols, brief treatment, and services, including referrals and coordination of care for patients in need of specialty mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Community resources and placement options for mental health and substance use disorders
• Substance use dependencies, withdrawal symptoms, and addiction/abuse related issues
• Psychopharmacology, behavioral health medications and drug interactions
• Psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases
• Laws, policies, and regulations regarding mental health and substance use disorder treatments
• Current evidence based treatments for mental health and substance use disorders
• Demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse populations
• Provide consultation and co-management of patients presenting with mental health, substance use disorders, physical health conditions and/or psychosocial factors that affect overall health in collaboration with the primary care team
• Administer and interpret mental health and substance use screens in a primary care setting
• Provide brief, targeted, evidence-based behavioral interventions to address mental health, substance use health, psychosocial and/or physical health condition risk factors with emphasis on prevention or early intervention
• Demonstrate practical application of therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and case management
• Coordinate/monitor specialty mental health and substance use disorder treatment referrals
• Provide as needed case management and crisis intervention services
• Demonstrate strong organizational and computer competency
• Provide clear and concise documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a fully Licensed LCSW (No LCSW-A candidates considered)
• 2 years post licensure experience
• Must be able to supervise LCSW-A's
• Maintain current license

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine is an EOE

Job Type: Full-time