Behavioral Health Social Worker

Summary

Join Herself Health, a primary care provider for women 65+, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). This full-time, hybrid role in the Twin Cities, MN offers a competitive salary of $80,000+. You will be a key member of the care team, providing counseling and psychosocial support, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resource connection. The position requires collaboration with healthcare providers and patients to develop and implement effective care plans. You will also conduct assessments, monitor patient outcomes, and ensure culturally sensitive care. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker passionate about building and innovating within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted LICSW license in the State of MN required
• 2+ years of experience supporting patients in a counseling setting
• Experience in behavioral health
• Experience engaging with patients telephonically
• Knowledge of available community resources and programs in the Twin Cities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of web-based technology and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to effectively work in a start-up environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable
• Requires reliable internet and a home office set up conducive to discussions of sensitive health information
• Experience using and documenting within an EMR system

Responsibilities

• Counseling and Psychosocial Support: Providing counseling and support to patients and their families to help them cope with illness, treatment, and life changes. This can include crisis intervention, grief counseling, and stress management
• Engages with patients and their families to provide telephonic support as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Patient Advocacy and Support: Advocating for patients' needs and ensuring they receive appropriate and timely care. This includes helping patients navigate the healthcare system and accessing necessary resources
• Care Coordination: Collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to coordinate care plans that address medical, social, and emotional needs
• Assessment and Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs. This includes evaluating the impact of social determinants of health on patients' well-being
• Resource Connection: Connecting patients with community resources such as housing assistance, financial support, food programs, and mental health services
• Health Education and Promotion: Educating patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices. This can involve group education sessions or one-on-one counseling
• Cultural Competence: Ensuring that care is culturally sensitive and appropriate. Social workers must understand and respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their patients
• Outcome Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring patient outcomes to ensure that care plans are effective and making adjustments as needed. This includes documenting and reporting on patient progress and outcomes
• Policy Advocacy: Advocating for policies that improve access to care and address social determinants of health. This can involve working with community organizations, healthcare providers, and policymakers
• Ethical Practice: Adhering to ethical standards and principles in all interactions and interventions, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for patient autonomy
• Addresses barriers to medication adherence with patient
• Provides support and addresses needs related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
• Reinforces the importance of regular follow-up visits with the PCP

Preferred Qualifications

• CCM - Certified Case Manager
• Prior experience in a value-based care organization
• Prior experience in a start-up environment

Benefits

• $80,000+ base salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid role – Twin Cities, MN
• Work from home – laptop provided