Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Consultant

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Clinic Director and with guidance and support from the Director of Behavioral Health, a Clinical Social Worker provides evidence-based consultation, assessments, and brief interventions within the pediatric primary care practice serving patients and families. The position also coordinates a robust resource management program, connecting families to relevant community agencies to address social determinants of health. This position functions as a member of the Behavioral Health and Resource team, which provides integrated services in the clinic. Professional development, mentoring, and training is provided by the ETSU Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health. The position is approximately 80% patient care, 15% program development/teaching/supervision of students and 5% Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.*

  • Provide brief and targeted same-day interventions and consultations for a wide range of conditions in pediatric primary care (mental, behavioral, developmental, social), consistent with the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.
  • Develop and oversee resource management program for the clinic, to screen for and address family’s social determinants of health
  • Supervise and train social work students (potentially bachelors, and first and second year master’s level) in the clinic
  • Provide services on a team with other Behavioral Health Consultants
  • Build strong connections with a variety of community resource and social service agencies (e.g., DCS, Youth Villages, Frontier Health, Health Connect, Omni, Camelot, Family Justice Center, food banks, shelters) and facilitate referrals to these agencies.
  • Participate in the clinical teaching of medical students, residents, psychology students, and other students
  • Participate in department committees that may involve planning and development of programs and services.
  • Engage as an active member of the ETSU Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Must be licensed in the State of Tennessee according to licensure rules and regulations. Must possesss a valid/current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Skilled at implementing evidence-based brief psychological and behavioral interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, parent training, motivational interviewing and self-management support of psychological and medical conditions. 
  • Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with people of diverse backgrounds. 
  • Ability to utilize assessment information and collateral information to conceptualize patient psychopathology.
  • Understanding of the interrelationship between medical and psychological systems and their impact on health.
  • Experience in documenting clinical activities in a comprehensive, clear, concise fashion on a same day basis.
  • Skill in efficiently organizing time so that unscheduled, same day services are routinely available to care team members.
  • The ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and making decisions regarding complex physical and behavioral health treatment issues in consultation with the primary care teams.
  • Skill in developing effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and professionals in related disciplines.
  • Ability to manage complex personal interactions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient care information and chart contents as use of patient record and privacy of individuals must be protected to the fullest.
  • Ability to maintain documentation in compliance with State, Federal, Professional and Ethical guidelines.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PREFERRED

  • Experience in team-based care within a primary care setting.
  • Experience supervising social work interns
  • Brief short-term therapy strategies and resource management skills

Training and mentorship will be provided in learning the Primary Care Behavioral Health model of service delivery.

EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

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