Social Worker

Description:

The Social Worker position requires a knowledge and practice of administrative/clinical social work and social services planning in this comprehensive primary health care setting. The Social Worker will provide assessments of patients for substance abuse, mental health, family and social needs and services. The Social Worker provides short term guidance and counseling for identified problems, crisis intervention and referrals for treatment and long-term counseling. Coordinates access to needed services for clinic patients, identifies patient barriers to accessing recommended services and assist patients identifying the means to overcome those barriers.

Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and coordinate the Social Service Activity of BCHC according to approved Social Work

Protocols and required guidelines from State and Federal funding agencies.

2. Develop and maintain linkages with the social service agencies in the Center’s Target Area of

Leon and other surrounding counties that are accessible to BCHC’s user/customers.

3. Conduct and record psychosocial and risk assessments for users consistent with protocol.

4. Conduct Domestic Violence assessments to patients at risk and follow-up appropriately.

5. Assist providers of services with case management, referral, follow-ups and the appropriate documentation.

6. Assist in Health Education activity.

7. Participate in Quality Improvement Program activity as requested by Chief Medical Officer or QI Manager.

8. Prepare monthly report of activity and other reports as required.

9. Participates in other business-related activity including preparation of Health Care Plans as

requested by immediate Supervisor.

10. Provide substance abuse assessments.

11. Provide substance abuse treatment readiness and related counseling.

12. Maintains knowledge of community residents and services provided by other community agencies.

13. Assist in the development of new referral networks with agencies providing substance abuse

services in the community.

14. Participate in HIV/AIDS Program staff meetings as needed.

15. Participates in case conferences.

16. Conducts Medicaid and other entitlements eligibility screenings and assist uninsured patients with accessing Medicaid.

17. Conducts community needs assessments and develops/implements program accordingly.

18. Follow-up with patients who are hospitalized via hospital social worker and hospital visits.

19. Performs Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and certified by the State of Florida. A Master’s Degree + CSW status is preferred.
• Two years of satisfactory work experience in an organized health care setting and/or community-based organization.
• Culturally sensitive and competent to work in a community health center environment.
• Good oral, written and listening skills.
• Organized, self-motivated and out-going with high energy level.