Remote Behavioral Health Social Worker

Summary

Join our team at Herself Health as a Behavioral Health Social Worker, LCSW! We're seeking a strategic thought leader to help us innovate primary care for women 65+. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide counseling and support to patients and their families, address medication adherence barriers, and connect them with community resources. If you have experience in behavioral health, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of available community resources, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting patients in a counseling setting
• Experience in behavioral health
• Experience engaging with patients telephonically
• LCSW Certification required
• 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

Responsibilities

• Counseling and Psychosocial Support: Providing counseling and support to patients and their families to help them cope with illness, treatment, and life changes
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Cultural Competence: Ensuring that care is culturally sensitive and appropriate
• Outcome Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring patient outcomes to ensure that care plans are effective and making adjustments as needed
• Policy Advocacy: Advocating for policies that improve access to care and address social determinants of health
• Ethical Practice: Adhering to ethical standards and principles in all interactions and interventions, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for patient autonomy

Preferred Qualifications

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