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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, LICSW - Integrated Care Coordinator - Must be fluent in Spanish!Job ID: Company2238502 GHCLocation: Chelsea Health CenterDepartmentChelsea Mental HealthStnd Hrs/Wk40.00Shift DayFull/Part Time:Full-TimeRegular/Temporary:Regular Responsibilities* Responsible for providing and coordinating screening and interventions for unhealthy substance use and depression in a primary care setting. * Works collaboratively with a team to implement evidence-based services to primary care patients utilizing tools and training from Partners in Integrated Care * Ensure systematic screening of adults for depression and unhealthy drug and alcohol use, using evidence-based screening forms. * Conduct initial visit including detailed depression history and education about the nature of depression and the goals and expectations of treatment * Use a variety of educational materials, brief intervention techniques, and community resources to engage patients, increase their motivation to change, and support patients in establishing behavior change goals and implementing plans to meet those goals. * Use behavioral activation techniques with patients and an adjunct to other depression treatments * Establish a follow-up schedule and monitor patients progress, using a patient tracking system * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and standardized data on all patients. * Clearly and effectively communicate with the patient, PCP, consulting psychiatrist, and any external, providers, including informing the PCP about the patients progress and discussing side effects and the treatment plan with the PCP * Systematically review the caseload with the consulting psychiatrist each week, focusing on new patients and patients who have not adequately improved within specified timeframes. * Develop a maintenance plan with patients, when appropriate, to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent a reoccurrence of symptoms of depression or unhealthy substance use * Have the ability to run groups for depression and substance abuse as needed.QualificationsMSW requiredLICSW in MA requiredAt least 2 years in relevant setting (health care and/or behavioral health) requiredFluency in Spanish requiredStrong interpersonal and facilitation skillsComfort with a patient-centered approach that allows the patients desires around behavioral change to inform the plan of careClinical skills or aptitude in problem-solving and behavioral change strategies, including Motivational Interviewing and Behavioral ActivationAbility to serve as a critical liaison to facilitate connections between people in a collaborative roleAbility to provide accurate feedback about alcohol/drug use without judgment or discomfortAbility and willingness to work in a time-limited, structured, and solution-focused environmentAbility to advocate on anothers behalfAbility and willingness to function independently and proactively in a primary health care settingAbility to maintain a professional stance if conflicts arise with other staffFlexibility to adapt to unforeseen needs or circumstancesAbility to work using electronic medical recordEffective use of the Internet and Microsoft Office programs such as Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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