5 Social Worker jobs

Social Worker (Family Advocacy Program): Serves as a Family Advocacy Social Worker, providing triage, case management, assessment, and treatment services for Soldiers and Families experiencing abuse as outlined by Army Regulation 608-18. Prepare case presentations, conduct risk assessments and safety plans as well as interface with command element to ensure family safety. Famly Advocacy Social Workers manage complex cases and interface with agencies to ensure safety, reduce risk, coordinate care and/or provide clinical services such as individual, group and family counseling. The Social Worker will also provide clinical services in support of other behavioral health issues such as interpersonal issues, adjustment issues, interpersonal problems, emotional irregularity and other problems centered on functioning that may lead to family violence.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Community Health Center in metro Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Clinical Psychologist or LCSW to manage the assessment and treatment of psychiatric concerns, psychosocial issues, and health behavior change through consultation and brief, focused assessment and treatment. The Behavioral Health Consultant will work closely with the Medical Director, Clinical Team Manager, and Director of Behavioral Health. - Great base compensation - Annual increases in salary - 5 weeks PTO to start (grows with tenure) - 1 week of continuing education and $1,000.00 - Access to robust student loan repayment programs Come join one of the most well respected integrative health programs in the region.

Candidates must be either a AZ Licensed LCSW or Licensed Psychologist. JOB SUMMARY  Community Health Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking either an Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals in the State of Arizona (Licensed Clinical Social Workers-LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist-LP.) Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist to provide quality clinical mental health consultation to patients, providers and staff as requested. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Provides brief, evidence based, solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of psychotherapeutic/ psycho educational behavioral change planning for patients.  Assessment and DSM-IV/ICD-9 diagnostics for patients referred by medical providers.  Cultivates education, administration and self-management skillsfor targeted populations with psychological or behavioral health issues.  Provide individual, couple and family intervention  Group facilitation to address bio psychosocial issues impacting medical issues.  Collaborates and co-manages the patients behavioral health care with consistent, expeditious feedback to referring providers.  Provides quality clinical consultation to providers and staff in areas of individual, family, child and adolescent, regarding mental and behavioral health related issues.  Promotes knowledge of patient behavioral health issues and provides education to assist with enhancing primary care utilization of behavioral health interventions.  Promotes a smooth interface between medicine and specialized mental/behavioral health care throughout the organization.  Provides on-site availability for crisis triage and intervention.  Documents the clinical behavioral health aspect of patient interventions and tracks the patient referrals to specialty behavioral health care.  Attends monthly department staffing and weekly supervision meetings  Must be able to embrace differences among people and is able to interact with internal staff as well as contacts in a culturally competent and respectful manner.  Requirements  Master's degree in the Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) with two (2) years of directly related experience is required. Computer literacy is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.  Arizona Licensure as an LCSW or Licensure as a psychologist is required for this position. Computer literacy is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred 

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!   Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?   If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!   Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.    AHF’s core values are: Patient-Centered Value Employees Respect for Diversity Nimble Fight for What’s Right   STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!   Responsibilities: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Therapist / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is responsible for projecting and integrating the Mission and Core Values of the organization as well as AHF’s Management Philosophy in the leadership of the Mental Health Department.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Director of Mental Health. • Conducts a psychosocial assessment on all new clients; conducts additional follow-up assessments as required by regulation or deemed necessary by the healthcare team. • Provides crisis intervention counseling to an individual, couple or families experiencing immediate psychosocial distress either by phone or face-to-face. • Provides short-term therapy as needed for individuals, couples, families and/or groups of clients. Length of therapy will be determined in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Provides mental health triage/ referral/ coordination to clients, including directing clients to the appropriate level of mental health care: including medication management, neuropsychological testing, day treatment programs, substance abuse services and inpatient hospitalization. • Advises, counsels and, when appropriate, assists the patient's support system in problem identification, analysis, suggestions for interventions and follow up plans. • Develops and tracks mental health treatment plans in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Reports suspicions of child and/or adult abuse to the appropriate authorities according to statutes in collaboration with the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau, the patient's medical provider and AHF's General Counsel. • Contacts the client’s HIV provider on a regular basis to ensure client is actively engaged in medical care. • Completes and documents case closures and discharges as appropriate. • Collaborates with the healthcare center team (nursing, medicine, benefits) to link client with community services and programs as required by the treatment plan in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Attends monthly HCC interdisciplinary team meeting. • Maintains an active client caseload in accordance with productivity standards determined by the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Schedules an 8-hour/day taking into account that the one-hour patient session includes admin time of 10-15 minutes to complete chart notes. • Reviews cases on an ongoing basis to assure maintenance of accurate information, benefits and appropriateness of the treatment plan with the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Utilizes a standardized format for documentation and maintains complete and accurate files on all clients; documents response to the treatment plan and documents all services provided to the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Conducts continuous quality improvement activities to assure caliber of service. • Serves as agency liaison to other service and community organizations as assigned by the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Participates in training and consultation on HIV mental health issues to healthcare center staff, clients and the general public as assigned by the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Prepares monthly reports (Grant or Governmental) as required by the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau. • Prepares quarterly reports for Positive Healthcare in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health—Southern Bureau.   Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Other Qualifications   • Three years or more of inpatient mental health care experience desired. • Two years of clinical work, preferably with emphasis on chronically ill mental health patients desired. • Must be able to travel locally to HCCs.  • Strong organizational and record keeping skills. • Refined mental health interview techniques. • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS related issues and concerns as they relate to the diverse populations. (Preferred). • Familiarity with general medical and psychiatric disorders seen in HIV infected persons, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND), crisis intervention techniques and social/family systems.   Other Skills and Abilities   • Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) skills strongly preferred. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work as a team player. • Word processing and statistical skills   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Licensure as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida preferred • Valid Florida Driver's License • Proof of liability insurance   We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.   Req No  2017-5939

The Regional Medical Director of Mental Health Services is responsible for projecting and integrating the Mission and Core Values of the organization as well as the Management Philosophy in the leadership within and outside the Healthcare Centers and the Department of Medicine.   Summary The Regional Medical Director of Mental Health Services provides direct patient psychiatric medical care, directs the overall Mental Health Services program in the Southern Bureau (Florida), and develops and implements protocols that assure timely evaluation and management of AHF clients in need of mental health services.  The  Regional Medical Director of Mental Health Services works in collaboration with the National Medical Director of Mental Health Services and the Southern Region Medical Director, members of the Health Care Center leadership teams, the Director of Nursing, and various external grantor agencies and mental health services organizations. Expected time allocation includes 40 percent to administrative duties and 60 percent to direct patient care.   Responsibilities:   Essential Duties & Responsibilities Includes the following.   Other duties may be assigned:   Establishes and maintains standards for the Mental Health Services team members, with focus on quality of patient care and service, accessibility to clients, client retention, and productivity of team members. Provides direct patient care at multiple AHF Southern Florida Healthcare Centers, including urgent and emergent psychiatric assessments, psychiatric consultation and management of mental health care. Directs and supervises the care and services provided by other Mental Health Services team members, including physicians, mid-level providers, social workers and other staff. Leads regularly scheduled Mental Health Services team meetings. Coordinates with the National Director of Mental Health and the Southern Regional Medical Director, the Director of Nursing, and Healthcare Center leadership teams to assure effective management of mental health care services. Maintains compliance with services and deliverables as defined in grantor agency contracts, and works collaboratively with the Department of Medicine administration and the grants administration team to assure that grant and third-party payer reimbursement and operating expenses are managed responsibly. Develops and fosters collegial relationships with other healthcare agencies to identify opportunities to expand availability and improve quality of Mental Health Services for AHF clients.       Works collaboratively with Department of Medicine administration and Business Development teams to pursue opportunities to obtain funding support and/or form relationships with other agencies. Maintains adequate mental health services team member staffing to assure accessibility and effective management of client needs, including coordination of vacation and conference schedules to assure adequate coverage. Performs/oversees chart and peer review processes following the guidelines established by the Medical Policies and Procedures Committee.   Assists with investigation of patient and provider grievances related to Mental Health Services.   Attends Southern Regional Medical Directors’ monthly meeting.   Attends and participates in bimonthly provider meetings.   Attends providers’ monthly Case Conference meeting to present/discuss challenging psychiatric patient situations and to provide educational Mental Health presentations   Ensures attendance of Mental Health Services team members at AHF seminar/CME opportunities, as appropriate.       Recommends CME opportunities, and contributes to education of AHF providers and Healthcare Center clinical teams about relevant mental health topics.   Assists with counseling provider and other staff in Mental Health Services, consulting with the Chief of Medicine and the Human Resources Department as necessary.   Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.   Responds to and participates in all external agency audit requirements.   Provides periodic educational presentations for Healthcare Center staff.     Additional duties for the position of Physician – refer to job description for HCC Physician.   Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees AHF Provider Retreat Medical Staff Medical Directors Pharmacy & Therapeutics   Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises and manages Mental Health Services team members.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.     Qualifications: Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Education and/or Experience Doctorate degree (M.D.) or equivalent. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. A minimum of 3 years of related experience, after completion of residency training programs.   Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to senior management, public groups, and/or board of directors.   Mathematical Skills High Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.   Reasoning Ability Highest Skills:  Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) and its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.   Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Valid licensure as a medical doctor in State of Employment. Valid DEA certificate. Certification as mid-level supervisor Valid California driver’s license.   Other qualifications Ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time. Sensitivity to the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. Ability to speak fluent English-Spanish or English-Creole preferred.