Master Social Worker

Job description

The purpose of this position is to work within an integrated health care system ensuring that patients seeking medical services are screened for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and substance use and that their mental health needs are addressed. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: Ensure that new patients and as appropriate, returning patients complete required screening tools; Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings with care teams, BH department and supervisor. - Score behavioral health screeners and enter results into EHR. - Perform brief consultation with patients during medical visit for enrollment and or linkage in Behavioral health services. - Work closely with medical providers and care teams to intervene with patients needing immediate consultation. - Perform crisis intervention, case management, referrals and follow-up as required; - Develop a collaborative relationship with care teams, medical providers and other BH staff members. - Complete all required documentation within 24 time period. - Participate in clinical supervision meetings; - Maintain weekly caseload of 20 patients enrolled in therapy services. - Facilitate Support Gr...