Social Worker Of Behavioral Health Enhancement (1.0Fte)

Purpose

The Substance Abuse Social Worker of Behavioral Health Enhancement is responsible for providing social service support to Neighborcare Health patients to improve access to community services and ability to participate effectively in primary medical and dental care. The Substance Abuse Social Worker will be responsible for assessing clients' needs, developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating care with NCH providers, providing ongoing support and advocacy. The Substance Abuse Social Worker will work closely with clients to help them navigate the complexities of addiction and recovery and will play a key role in helping them achieve their goals. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.

This is a grant funded position

Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Retirement with contribution match
• Life & AD&D, pet insurance
• Employee assistance program, & more!

Compensation:

• The target wage range for this position is $29.11 per hour to $40.38 per hour.
• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons.
• This is a grant funded position
• UNION: SEIU HEALTHCARE 1199NW

Responsibilities

In this position you will:

• Provide high quality social services support to referred patients in a timely manner, and in line with Neighborcare's current productivity and scheduling expectations. This includes assessing needs, assisting individuals to access and navigate community services, and sometimes following up to ensure that services are received.
• Maintain updated knowledge of entitlement programs, including DSHS, Medicaid, and Social Security and their requirements. Maintain updated knowledge of community resources and organizations that provide needed services to our patients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside service providers and represent NeighborCare Health's mission and programs in a professional manner. Work cooperatively as a member of the clinic health care team, including involvement in case consultation, and participation in ongoing coordination of treatment with the primary care medical and dental teams.
• Provide case management services for high-risk patients as directed by Primary Care Providers and RNs. This includes maintaining regular contact with referred patients,and assisting them in utilizing appropriate support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Required for this job:

• Knowledge of and experience working in a healthcare setting and within interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of and proficient in the use of personal computers with the ability to learn and use required software programs; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence in dealing respectfully with a variety of clients, in terms of ethnic, socio-economic, age, sexual preference, and gender characteristics
• Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with patients and providers and abley to handle highly confidential and sensitive patient information HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with co-workers and patients

Required qualifications:

• Master of Social Work degree OR bachelor's degree in social work or a related field along with a minimum of 2 years of social services experience.
• Experience working with patients of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience working with patients with psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, homelessness, low-income, chronic medical conditions, and life-threatening illness.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Full job description will be provided during the interview process.