Psychotherapist LCSW-Virtua Behavioral Health-Fulltime
Psychotherapist LCSW-Virtua Behavioral Health-Fulltime
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Washington 239 HurffvilleCrossKeys RoadEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Linwood 1201 New Road Suite 150Job Information:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide both clinical and psychotherapy services in a fastpaced primary care setting. Therapists will be working with medically complex patients who are in need of mental health counseling and medication management. Approximately 812 sessions will be provided to patients. Therapists will collaborate with treatment team to provide patients with therapeutic services including counseling medication management collaborative services and connection to community services and or resources as needed.
The candidate must be comfortable working with diverse range of patients in terms of age 18 and older) race culture/ethnicity gender sexual orientation religion income and educational levels with medical and mental health needs.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide effective individual family and group psychotherapy; determine realistic goals; manages appropriate referrals and resources within Virtua Medical Group to support physician followup and patient engagement. Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with our key customers (physicians office staff patients and external customers). Communicates effectively with Primary Care Providers; and collaborate with patient and care team as needed regarding medication changes and management
Attend program development for patients treated or evaluated; demonstrate an understanding of patient needs when devising and implementing treatment; provide team consultation;
Appropriate and comprehensive complete biopsychosocial assessments patient centered individual plan of care including treatment goals; document updates of treatment goals and document individual and family sessions.
Meet with patients for 612 sessions to reinforce goals during short term therapy sessions; crisis intervention as needed.
Metrics Accountable to job specific goals objectives and dashboards which contributes to the success of the organization.
Compliance Understands and applies applicable federal and state regulatory requirements.
Participates in organizational improvement activities including patient satisfaction team six sigma teams department/divisional teams and community events.
Position Qualifications required:
Required Experience:
At least 3 years experience as a LCSW in a community mental health setting medical center or other related field preferred.
Experience working in behavioral medicine and psychology setting. Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of professional ancillary and administrative personnel.
Must have medical literacy.
Must be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Solution focused and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Must be able to complete biopsychosocial assessments and assist patients with defining goals for treatment and effectively use a DSM V to diagnose and provide patient education.
Must be familiar with community treatment options and or other resources to refer and connect patient to as needed.
Must possess good computer skills and be familiar with using and documenting in EMR system.
Must have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Required Education:
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required from an accredited university or college.
Training / Certification / Licensures:
Current State of New Jersey Social Work License Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) required
Employment Type
Full-Time
