Medical Social Worker 710259
Medical Social Worker 710259
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$ 76972 - 103912
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Position: Medical Social Worker (ICP) Integrated Clinic Program #710259
Program: Nursing Case Management
Department: Health Services
Reports to: Manager of Integrated Care
Compensation: $76971.90$103912.07 Annually
Status: 100 FullTime Exempt Union
Probation: 90 days
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision; also including Life Insurance LongTerm Disability Employee Assistance Program and a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Centers Mission
Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy equal and complete members of society.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: As the nations largest and most experienced provider of LGBTQ medical and mental health services we help LGBTQ people lead healthier happier lives by keeping their minds and body well. All services are free or low cost. Were also one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation with providers who specialize in primary care for LGBTQ people and with a research team working to advance the care and treatment of people in our community.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Integrated Care the Medical Social Worker (MSW) will be responsible for providing psychosocial care management services and the development of resources for case management clients. The primary focus of the MSW is to develop implement track and supervise components of the psychosocial care plan. The MSW will work with the Integrated Clinic Program team to provide a multidisciplinary integrated approach to care and wellness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as part of a multidisciplinary care team to provide case management and patient care services;
Provide brief mental health interventions for chronic diseases including motivational interviewing crisis assessment and intervention suicide risk assessment and intervention;
Utilize training and experience to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments including history of trauma attachment styles substance abuse cognitive functioning and activities of daily living;
Oversee all psychosocial aspects of clients treatment in Integrated Clinic Program;
Meet clients in the field to support and provide needed social services and address social determinates of health;
Provide appropriate information on benefits social services and referrals while serving as an advocate;
Provide consultation utilizing mental health expertise on multidisciplinary ICP treatment teams;
Autonomously develop comprehensive care plans for clients and utilize training in motivational and behavioral intervention to provide support and guidance in the implementation of care plans which may include healthrelated behavior housing benefits transportation food/groceries and other social services as needed;
Independently identify patient needs strengths and readiness to change;
Streamline care coordination to improve patients access to services including medical mental health and substance abuse programs;
Promote linkage to and retention in medical mental health and substance abuse treatment;
Identify and address barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to help improve health outcomes;
Conduct followup activities to ensure clients receive appropriate support for referred services and ongoing needs;
Act as liaison between clients and LA LGBT Center services/programs and other community agencies/programs;
Coordinate necessary documents for public and private assistance programs;
Oversee the transportation needs for ICP clients within the ICP program;
Provide referral and linkage to partner services e.g. domestic violence medical services HIV testing;
Make appropriate referrals to ancillary team members i.e. Housing Case Management Staff Nutritionist Pharmacist etc.;
Present clients in weekly case conferences;
Consult with staff on service coordination and service plans for clients referred to ICP program;
Maintain complete and accurate files documenting all care and services provided in the clients health record and all other required documentation methods;
Interact in a professional manner with health services staff and patients;
Exercise appropriate judgment and decisionmaking skills;
Use standard office machinery including personal computers and printers in performance of duties;
Assist in data auditing tasks prepare reports as required and submit in a timely manner;
Participate in staff meetings agency meetings planning meetings and other meetings as needed;
Comply with requirements of OSHA HIPAA and other applicable regulations;
Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year experience 3 years preferred providing direct psychosocial client services;
A Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology and/or Marriage and Family Counseling required;
Demonstrates knowledge of effects of psychosocial needs trauma history and cognitive/behavioral/motivational functioning on healthrelated behavior and exhibits ability to intervene appropriately and effectively;
Must have a car valid CA drivers license and proof of auto insurance;
Understanding of the global effect of HIV/AIDS on the person their family members and significant others;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong organizational detail and interpersonal skills;
Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing Electronic Health Records and other software systems;
Ability to be selfmotivated and dedicated to initiating and completing complex tasks;
Ability to handle multiple tasks be detailed oriented and maintain strict confidentiality of medical information;
Able to work well independently with minimum supervision;
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus;
Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of relevance to LGBTQ people;
A passion for the Centers work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races ethnicities nationalities sexual orientations gender identities gender expression socioeconomic backgrounds religions ages Englishspeaking abilities immigration status and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.
TRAINING EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
Masters Degree in Social Work Required
Current AHA CPR certification
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race color ancestry religious creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression medical/physical/mental condition pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition age marital status or veteran status.
The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Centers premises subject to applicable federal state and local laws. For more information please contact
Employment Type
Full-Time
