Responsibilities:

Conduct member assessments and establish therapeutic treatment goals
Work cooperatively with Interdisciplinary Care Team for best outcomes
Facilitate individual and group counseling; maintain thorough and confidential records of observations and treatment within an electronic health record
Evaluate progress and effectiveness of counseling interventions
Coordinate and integrate care with primary care and pain management providers for members receiving prescribed medications
Systematically and continually assess the member's coping mechanisms and progress
Actively coordinate care with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective and coordinated care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge
Evaluate and communicate member's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge
Provide counseling services and work closely with members to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
Refer members to community programs and services; recognize and utilize behavioral health teaching opportunities and available resources or materials
Document all activities in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements
Engage member and family in a culturally competent manner
Meet regularly with clinic providers and with clinic leadership
Receive regular clinical oversight as required for best practice and skill development
Required Knowledge, Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a directly related field of study
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a behavioral health setting; experience should include substance abuse and addiction therapy
Current and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the Illinois State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Able to receive and maintain CPR/BLS certification within 60 days of hire
Demonstrated knowledge of medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions, and interactions of medications prescribed
Working knowledge of the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, EMR systems (e.g., Athena), and web-based technologies
Experience with and comfort using keyboards, laptops, tablets, and other electronic and portable devices for documentation

Skills

Highly Preferred Skills, Abilities & Qualifications:

Bilingual; able to read, write, and speak Spanish and English proficiently a plus
Experience working in an integrated or complex care model with primary care and pain management
Experience in working with diverse and underserved populations with a strong understanding of multicultural issues
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with crisis intervention techniques


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