Intake and Referral Clinician ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Intake and Referral Clinician ARRMC (Behavioral Health Unit)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | 1st Shift - Days

Position Summary

Support the expansion and enhancement 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. Responsible for helping shape and direct behavioral health services of the clinic in collaboration with other members of our staff. Performs individual patient assessment of needs, develops patient specific care plans, educates patient on resources available to them and conducts follow-up evaluations to determine patient outcome. Performs appropriate screenings and educational assessments as appropriate. Together with physician leadership, the LCSW will be accountable for maintaining quality integrated behavioral health programs for patients and staff. Fields and conducts patient calls as requested.

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
• 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 and Part-time Positions

• 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

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.