Licensed Social Worker

An amazing opportunity to join a rapidly growing team, in a fully remote position! My client is considered a "Pioneer" in the behavioral health field, and is looking to add Licensed Clinicians to join them in their mission to become the country's best behavioral health group.

Job SummaryThe Licensed Clinician is an associate level or independently licensed behavioral health clinician reporting to the Clinical Excellence Manager. This role provides evidence-based interventions via the Collaborative Care Model to individuals (pediatric and/or adult populations) experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes.

Your ResponsibilitiesProvides care to patients, based on needs of assigned Care Pod, customizing treatment plan to individual patient needs.Supports and closely coordinates behavioral health care with the patient’s primary care provider and (when appropriate) other service providers.Screens and assesses patients for common behavioral health and substance use disorders using PHQ9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other tools as required.Monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects/complications, with a goal of reduction in symptoms.Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and treatment effectiveness.Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry, records encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients.Plans specific mutual self-management goals, objectives, and interventions with action-oriented patients.Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services.Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record so they can be easily shared with primary care providers, the psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers.Completes relapse prevention plan with patients who are in remission.Educates patients about behavioral health/substance use disorders/treatment options.Establishes mutually agreeable care management plan with the care team and patient/family.Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants.Identifies social determinant barriers and works alongside the Care Navigation Partner to assist in providing access to the correct level of internal or external care.What You’ll NeedMasters degree in social work, counseling or related field and independent license to practice in their state (LCSW/LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC or equivalent)Masters degree in social work, counseling, or related field and registered as an associate clinician to practice in their state under supervision of a licensed clinician (ACSW, R-MHC(I), AMFT, or equivalent)Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches (Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation)Expertise in handling higher-acuity patients/situationsTechnical proficiency in a variety of platforms including EHRs, ability to quickly learn new technologyKnowledge of/experience with behavioral health screening tools (PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc.)Fluent in both English & Spanish is a plus

What You’ll ReceiveSalary between $60,000 - $65,000 based on experienceAdditional salary incentives on top of starting salaryWork from homeA supportive and inclusive cultureExcellent benefits package401K, 14 paid holidays (8 plus 6 floating), PTO, sick time, and moreTechnology and all the tools you need to succeedEducational paid time off