LCSW or LPC (Hybrid) Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA Req #10978 Friday, October 25, 2024 Welcome to Zufall Health! HYBRID POSITION: 2 days in Plainsboro, 1 day in Somerville, and 2 days remote. Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the SVP of Behavioral Health, the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is responsible for providing trauma-informed behavioral health services at the Zufall Health Center sites. Zufall Health follows the Primary Care Behavioral Health model of integrated care. The BHP provides direct services to patients, families, and groups. They provide brief behavioral health intervention to improve patient health outcomes as well as individual and family counseling and engages in crisis intervention. The BHP contributes to the patient care team through huddles, case consultation, patient advocacy, mental health education, and collaborative team meetings with clinical and support staff. They identify opportunities for enhancing integrated Behavioral Health Services in the primary care setting and serve as a resource to the rest of the clinical staff. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities + Work in collaboration with the primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and psychosocial problems + Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems + Complete a Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Plan based on patient's history and relative to the presenting problem + Follow established protocols and methodologies + Collaborate with patients in the development of treatment plans and measurable goals and outcomes. + Review cases periodically with supervisor + Maintain patient records, ensure they are well documented and in a timely fashion + Participate in crisis intervention as response for patients dangerous to self/others/property + Lead group sessions and activities, and develop curricula for specific initiative (for example, Healthy Lifestyles) + Conduct pre- and post-intervention assessments and patient surveys to evaluate effectiveness of programs + Participate and present in care conferences, patient groups, educational programs for staff and for patients, staff meetings, staff trainings and other venues as assigned + Represent Zufall Health Center at community service organization meetings, behavioral health agencies and collaborating entities + Participate in outreach and community educational activities as part of the Care Team as assigned by the SVP of Behavioral Health and/or Chief Medical Officer + Participate in in-service educational programs and continuing education + Teach and train other health center staff and students as needed + Follow established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards + Assist in the development of relevant policies and procedures as the department and services evolve + Participate in medical/clinical staff meetings and general staff meetings + Ensure patient confidentiality under HIPAAregulations + Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Excellent customer focused interpersonal skills to interact in an effective manner with patients, families, the interdisciplinary health care team and community agencies with diverse opinions, values, and religious and cultural ideals + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Culturally sensitive and knowledgeable of multicultural mores, beliefs, and customs + Bilingual in Spanish/English + Excellent computer skills, experience with electronic medical records a plus + Ability to follow instructions, given either orally or in writing + Ability to work independently or with little supervision + Excellent organizational skills such as problem solving, decision making, priority setting, and work delegation + Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner + Ability to work as a team member + Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality + Learn and apply the trauma informed care principles with the scope of my position Education, Training and Experience + Master's Degree in Social Work, Doctorate Degree in Psychology, or Master’s Degree in Counseling + Licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW, PhD, PsyD, or LPC + Bilingual in English/Spanish required + Minimum of two years post graduate experience in clinical/ambulatory care setting + Experience in working with groups and with telemedicine preferred As a condition of employment, we require that all staff are fully vaccinated against flu. Therefore, if hired during flu season (typically between September-May), all new employees need to be fully vaccinated against flu and are required to provide documentation of receiving flu vaccines upon hire. Zufall Health an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Thank you for taking the time to apply! Other details + Job Family Clinical + Pay Type Salary + Min Hiring Rate $72,000.00 + Max Hiring Rate $79,494.00 + Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA <