LCSW

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the SVP of Behavioral Health, the School-Based Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is responsible for providing trauma-informed behavioral health services at the Zufall Health Center sites with a focus on our school-based health center. Zufall Health follows the Primary Care Behavioral Health model of integrated care. The BHP provides direct services to patients, families, and groups. They provide brief behavioral health intervention to improve patient health outcomes as well as individual and family counseling and engages in crisis intervention. The BHP contributes to the patient care team through huddles, case consultation, patient advocacy, mental health education, and collaborative team meetings with clinical and support staff. They identify opportunities for enhancing integrated Behavioral Health Services in the primary care setting and serve as a resource to the rest of the clinical staff. The BHP will partner with the school to develop relationships and support the students and the community at large. Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities Support the school community by:Partnering with students and familiesDeveloping collaborative relationships with school staff to ensure effective careAssisting in prevention efforts at the school including classroom lessons, groups, and community workshopsParticipating in school activities such as back to school nightWork in collaboration with the primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and psychosocial problemsWork with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problemsComplete a Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Plan based on patient's history and relative to the presenting problemFollow established protocols and methodologiesCollaborate with patients in the development of treatment plans and measurable goals and outcomes.Review cases periodically with supervisorMaintain patient records, ensure they are well documented and in a timely fashionParticipate in crisis intervention as response for patients dangerous to self/others/propertyLead group sessions and activities, and develop curricula for specific initiative (for example, Healthy Lifestyles)Conduct pre- and post-intervention assessments and patient surveys to evaluate effectiveness of programsParticipate and present in care conferences, patient groups, educational programs for staff and for patients, staff meetings, staff trainings and other venues as assignedRepresent Zufall Health Center at community service organization meetings, behavioral health agencies and collaborating entitiesParticipate in outreach and community educational activities as part of the Care Team as assigned by the SVP of Behavioral Health and/or Chief Medical OfficerParticipate in in-service educational programs and continuing educationTeach and train other health center staff and students as neededOpportunity to supervise interns and LSW’s if desired, depending on location and experienceFollow established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standardsAssist in the development of relevant policies and procedures as the department and services evolveParticipate in medical/clinical staff meetings and general staff meetingsEnsure patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulationsPerform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent customer focused interpersonal skills to interact in an effective manner with patients, families, the interdisciplinary health care team and community agencies with diverse opinions, values, and religious and cultural idealsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCulturally sensitive and knowledgeable of multicultural mores, beliefs, and customsBilingual in Spanish/EnglishExcellent computer skills, experience with electronic medical records a plusAbility to follow instructions, given either orally or in writingAbility to work independently or with little supervisionExcellent organizational skills such as problem solving, decision making, priority setting, and work delegationAbility to complete assignments in a timely mannerAbility to work as a team memberAbility to maintain HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentialityLearn and apply the trauma informed care principles with the scope of my position Requirements Education, Training and Experience Master's Degree in Social Work, Master’s Degree in Counseling, or Doctorate Degree in PsychologyLicensed in New Jersey as an LCSW, LPC, PhD, or PsyDMinimum of two years post graduate experience in clinical/ambulatory care settingExperience with telemedicine preferredExperience with school systems preferredExperience facilitating groups, trainings, and community presentations, preferred Salary Description $72,000-79,500 per year