LCSW Social Worker

PURPOSE : Behavioral Health Department offers both addiction and mental health services and is committed to providing successful treatment and ongoing recovery to our patients. We focus on developing an individualized recovery plan for each participant. Both individual and group sessions are utilized in our program.

The CWWCHC Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is the use of medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapy for patients diagnosed with substance use disorders. The MAT program is primarily for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Researching and advocating for appropriate assistance resources or services for patients.
• Assist patients by helping them cope and manage stress, depression and / or anxiety.
• Maintain Patient records in a timely manner (completion within 24 hours).
• Ensure patients are scheduled and attend behavioral health visits.
• Be the point of contact for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) coordination.
• Track and document coordination of care activities to ensure proper notification, conflict resolution, and appropriate follow-through by providers.
• Ensure exceptional service and professionalism, including problem resolution.
• If licensed, diagnose patients with mental health conditions, emotional or addictive disorders and provide counseling services and other resources to individuals, family members or small groups, that promote healthy coping strategies and improve overall well-being.
• Communicating with patients' care teams.
• Providing crisis intervention as needed.
• Referring individuals to appropriate treatment centers, as indicated.
• Provides care coordination / care management and education to patients and staff members as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Be punctual and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as directed.

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :

INTEGRITY AND TRUST : Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent him / herself for personal gain.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Those inherent to working in the community requires one to be in good health - able to do lots of

walking, talking and standing for long periods.

EFFECTS OF ERRORS : Errors may expose the Center to Liability and Embarrassment.

HOURS OF WORK :   40 hours per week and as needed, including late evenings and possible weekends.

SALARY RANGE :   As specified in the Notice of Hire. Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

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Disclaimer : The duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described, and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not limit in any way.

Mission Statement : Improve the spiritual, physical and psycho-social status of the residents of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties by providing access to the highest quality comprehensive family health and ancillary services to all regardless of their ability to pay.