Case Worker I (Hybrid) - Psychiatry
Case Worker I (Hybrid) - Psychiatry
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Job Description
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
This position will facilitate access to and utilization of mental health services for youth and their families in both a telehealth and an outpatient setting within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Decisions made in this position will be crucial to ensuring effective implementation of youth and their familys treatment connection and needs. The position will make decisions in close collaboration with the patient/client and other key stakeholders.
Training in trauma-informed care and brief psychosocial assessments experience working with youth and families (particularly those experiencing trauma or mental health symptoms) and proficiency in trauma-informed evidence-based practice interventions are essential to this position.
The position will be hybrid.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Completes intake assessments with patients referred to the CONNECT Program and others referred for psychotherapy services in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) for outpatient adolescent behavioral healthcare.
Provides screening and psychoeducation.
Triages patients into the appropriate program provider or provides referral to off campus providers.
Schedules psychotherapy and psychiatry services for patients as indicated.
Manages patient scheduling services to include collecting demographics and insurance registration.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
Provides follow-up communication as needed.
Tracks programmatic data and prepares outcome reports.
Attends team meetings and participates in training sessions as assigned.
Builds relationships with on-campus colleagues and community partners to ensure collaborative continuity for start of care.
Familiarity with community resources in Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
Provides referrals to community services as needed.
Utilizes effective crisis intervention skills in high-stress situations.
Problem-solves effectively by assessing situations gathering information and recommending actionable solutions.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Equivalent of a bachelors degree in a health-related field such as social work counseling sociology or psychology. Applicants with a bachelors degrees in other fields may be considered with sufficient case management experience.
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Case Management Collaboration Communication Community Resources Computer Literacy Counseling Crisis Interventions Data Tracking Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Family Support Intake Assessments Organizing Problem Solving Professional Etiquette Schedule Management Social Work Team Meeting Time Management Trauma Care Working IndependentlyGrade
C08-HSalary Range
$20.57 - $30.84 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Employment Type
Full-Time
