Licensed Clinical Social Worker APP (Care Management BHC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker APP (Care Management BHC)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Position Summary

Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker position represents an innovative step forward in the relationship between primary care and behavioral health in our community. The LCSW is responsible for directing and shaping the integrated behavioral health services of the clinic in collaboration with the primary care team and as an expert in Behavioral Health, will work closely with the primary care providers to understand the root cause of patient's psychosocial issues and implement effective treatment plans.

The LCSW supports the enhancement and expansion of our behavioral health programs by collaborating on patient care as a part of an interdisciplinary care team-based approach with physicians, other providers, nurses, and health care professionals with a goal of improving health care quality. Together with physician leadership, the LCSW will be accountable for maintaining quality integrated behavioral health programs for patients and staff.

What Makes Us Different

Our team-based clinics operate on a Medical Home model. With our progressive primary care team approach, we leverage the expertise from patient care, behavioral health, and pharmacy to provide comprehensive treatment plans. This model goes well beyond appointments with primary care providers, it also encompasses resources such as Behavioral Health Consultants, Community Health Workers, Pharmacists, and access to specialty care.

As the Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will have the opportunity:

• Perform individual patient assessment of needs and develop patient-specific care plans, collaboratively with the primary care team to ensure high-quality and well-rounded patient care.
• Collaborate with providers and the care team to develop and implement structured, evidence-based behavioral health treatment as part of a coordinated treatment plan with a goal of improving quality outcomes.
• Educate patients on resource available to them and conduct follow-up evaluations.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work required

Required Experience

• Experience with psychosocial assessment, individual therapy, evidence-based counseling, and crisis intervention
• Experience working in the medical social work or community mental health field and knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health in the community healthcare system
• Familiarity and comfort working with health-related issues, substance abuse, and history of trauma

Licensure/Certifications

• LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the State of Oregon required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association, preferred
• Certification through the National Association of Certified Social Workers and/or the Academy of Certified Social Workers, preferred
• Crisis Intervention Training and/or certification, preferred

What We Offer for Full-time

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service

Why Asante Physician Partners

Asante Physician Partners is a physician-led group of over 300 top medical professionals working together to provide comprehensive, readily accessible care to patients in southern Oregon. With more than 25 medical clinics and 11 specialties groups in Jackson and Josephine counties, Asante Physician Partners plays a key role in providing high-quality accessible health care to our community. We collaborate with other healthcare professionals throughout the area to offer you a full spectrum of quality care close to home, supported by Asante's full range of services and hospitals.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante, your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors, and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.