Behavioral Health Integrated Social Worker

ABOUT LLCHC

Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) transforms the overall health of Central Ohio, serving one individual at a time. We are focused on whole-person wellness, available to ALL in Central Ohio who need it, regardless of ability to pay! In 2023 alone, we served over 16,000 patients - with 40% being uninsured - and totaled over 50,000+ medical encounters!

Operating out of seven locations, we offer medical care (primary care, dental, vision, OB/GYN, telehealth), behavioral health care, 340B pharmacy, nutritional assistance programs, and more. Working hours are Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday morning coverage.

JOB SUMMARY

The Integrated Social Worker (ISW) is a key member of our multi-disciplinary primary care and behavioral health team. The ISW partners closely with providers, community health workers, psychiatry providers, counselors, practice managers, and medical assistants to assist in the identification and triage of acute mental and behavioral health needs which arise within the primary care setting. The ISW will complete thorough diagnostic assessments to determine the appropriate mental health and substance use disorder diagnostic and treatment recommendations. The ISW serves as a patient advocate, collaborative team member, educator, and community health resource. Integrated social workers may also participate in process improvement, counseling, education, advocacy, and other duties as assigned based on patient census and clinical needs.

DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITY 1. Professionalism and Communication

1. Maintains high level of professional communication with both patients and team in both
   written and oral formats.
2. Manages schedule and time management to meet monthly productivity goal.
3. Demonstrates punctuality with patient appointments, meetings, or scheduled time in
   clinic. Consistently attends provider, behavioral health, and other meetings as requested
   by supervisor.
4. Maintains charting in patient’s medical records with behavioral health diagnosis,
   evaluation, treatment plan and progress in compliance with Lower Lights policies.

RESPONSIBILITY 2. Direct Patient Care

1. Is a member of the multidisciplinary, primary care team, and communicates and interacts with all levels of staff, primary care providers and patients with professionalism and respect. Maintains a service-oriented approach as a member on a collaborative team.
2. Provides crisis intervention consultation for LLCHC patients to ensure patient safety,
   assess patient needs and provide recommendations regarding level of care.
3. Performs psychosocial assessments for purpose of referral to behavioral health services.
4. Demonstrates competency in choosing appropriate diagnostic tools, implementing these tools, completing a differential diagnosis, and accurately determining level of care required.
5. Provides patient-entered education on mental health diagnoses and recommendations.
6. Provides recommendations to psychiatry and/or primary care providers as outlined by
   clinical workflows and meaningfully participates in multi-disciplinary care discussions as needed.
7. Attends community and partnership meetings as required.

RESPONSIBILITY 4. Education and Licensure

1. Maintains CEUs to meet state professional licensure requirements and maintains
   knowledge and skills in applying updated research, evidence-based practice, and
   application of best practice guidelines.
2. Demonstrates willingness and initiative in sharing lessons learned or knowledge gained with peers and other providers