Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs in Florida

Premier Medical Associates

Licensed Clinical Social Worker



The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for Premier Medical Associates is a key member of the Primary Care Team, providing clinical services and overseeing the coordination of care for high risk, complex patients with significant utilization of medical and/or psychiatric services and facilities.

The LCSW will be expected to serve as the primary coordinator of patient care for a panel of patients, ensuring communication among providers and patient. The patients are primarily Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

Monitors patients progress and provides evidence based psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patient in accomplishing treatment goals

Conducts’ family meeting as needed to support patients progress, collaborates with various medical providers and/or additions service providers to coordinate care

Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, communicating regularly with PCP, care coordination leaders, chronic care managers through the continuum of care.

Monitors the patient progress and plan of care with the aid of internal and external utilization and quality guidelines. identifies, documents and reports issues and system barriers. intervenes as necessary to ensure the plan of care is followed.

Reviews and assists in triaging new patients with the pcp and other primary care team members, as appropriate

Works to optimize the mental health of the high risk medical and psychiatric patient population and to maintain patient in the community to avoid hospitalization when appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:
Current Florida License

Medicare Provider Number

Counseling Background

Advanced crisis intervention /treatment/management skills

Competence in abuse/neglect/violence/trauma,

Grief/Loss /Bereavement

Cultural sensitivity

Knowledge of Community Resources /Agencies