Staff PositionSocial Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
$42-63/hour
Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
Aurora, CO
5x8 hrs, Days
$42-63/hourOverview
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Estimated pay
$42-63/hourQualifications
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Required
- Social Worker (1 year)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Eligible to work in US
Other
Description
UFCW Local 7 - $42.47 - $63.43
“May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums:
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional restoration, rather than symptom elimination. This is not a colocation of behavioral health services, but a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patients medical care and medical care team. The BHC functions effectively in a fast pace, high volume setting. The BHC is someone who is adaptable, flexible, and able to function independently. As part of an integrated care team, provide consultation to medical and allied health providers and contribute to a clear treatment plan for patient management.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Possess solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development.
- Ability to apply first line interventions in a time limited setting for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced by patients and families throughout the lifespan as presenting in Primary Care (Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine)
- Targets of treatment may include Mental Health concerns, Substance Abuse concerns, Adverse health Behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illness), and Stress related Physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
- Provide patient and family education effectively and sensitivity to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral treatment plans
- Ability and willingness to teach classes and groups related to the integrated behavioral health provider role (e.g., chronic pain management, diabetes and stress, insomnia, ADHD, etc.)
- Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers
- High level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
- Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care providers.
- Possess knowledge about adult and pediatric screening instruments
- Demonstrate the ability to identify substance abuse problems of patients presenting with medical complaints
- Demonstrate ability to assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using effective and evidenced-based methods (PHQ9, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment).
- When applicable, coordinate with the crisis team, contract police and/or Child Protective Services, write M-1 holds, and communicate effectively with receiving emergency department.
- Perform clinical, compliance, and administrative duties related to Medicare billing
- Other duties as assigned
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of post masters practice experience under appropriate supervision in applied Psychotherapy or providing integrated behavioral health in a primary care setting with Colorado licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Education
- Masters degree in social work or related behavioral health field.
- Specific primary care behavioral health/collaborative care training as part of Masters degree training program or recent integrated care certificate program completion.
License, Certification, Registration
- Professional Counselor License (Colorado) required at hire OR Licensed Social Worker (Colorado) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Colorado) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced Primary Care setting requiring ability to manage multiple competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly communicate relevant information effectively
- Ability to function effectively in an inter-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine patient populations in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Knowledge of the complex systems of psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment at the community and county levels
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
- Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to colleagues, members, customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
- Working knowledge collaborating with team members and family members, accessing internal and external resources.
- Working knowledge of data collection tools, databases and word processing programs.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bi-or multi-lingual.
Manpreet Geter
Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1293169. Posted job title: Behavioral Medicine Consultant - Master-S Prepared - Lcsw - Lmft - Lpc - Aurora
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At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.
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Cost of Living
- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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