Social Worker at Confidential company

REMOTE Licensed Social Worker opportunity available for individuals with experience working with children aged 6 and above. We are seeking candidates with qualifications such as LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.

P.S. - If residing outside Massachusetts, willingness to obtain a Massachusetts license is required (expenses covered by the client).

Remote Position - Anywhere in the United States

The position of Licensed Social Worker involves working under the supervision of the Clinical Excellence Manager. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based interventions utilizing the Collaborative Care Model to individuals across pediatric and/or adult populations with mild to moderate symptoms.

Your Tasks:

• Customize treatment plans for patients based on the needs of the assigned Care Pod.
• Coordinate closely with primary care providers and other relevant service providers for comprehensive behavioral health care.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for common behavioral health and substance use disorders using standardized tools.
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects, aiming for symptom reduction.
• Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by primary care providers.
• Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry system.
• Collaborate with patients to establish self-management goals and interventions.
• Initiate care plan changes for patients not showing improvement, including medication adjustments or referrals.
• Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in designated systems.
• Develop relapse prevention plans for patients in remission.
• Educate patients about behavioral health, substance use disorders, and treatment options.
• Establish care management plans in collaboration with the care team and patients/families.
• Participate in caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants.
• Identify social determinant barriers and assist in providing access to appropriate care.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field with independent licensure (LCSW/LICSW, LMSW).
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches such as Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.
• Ability to handle higher acuity patients/situations.
• Technical proficiency in various platforms including EHRs with a willingness to learn new technology.
• Familiarity with behavioral health screening tools like PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is advantageous.