School Based LCSW or LPC

School Based LCSW or LPC

Somerville, NJ 08876, USA

Req #10985

Monday, October 28, 2024

Welcome to Zufall Health!

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the SVP of Behavioral Health, the School-Based Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is responsible for providing trauma-informed behavioral health services at the Zufall Health Center sites with a focus on our school-based health center. 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. The BHP will partner with the school to develop relationships and support the students and the community at large.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

Support the school community by:

Partnering with students and families

Developing collaborative relationships with school staff to ensure effective care

Assisting in prevention efforts at the school including classroom lessons, groups, and community workshops

Participating in school activities such as back to school night

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

Opportunity to supervise interns and LSW's if desired, depending on location and experience

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, Master's Degree in Counseling, or Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW, LPC, PhD, or PsyD

Minimum of two years post graduate experience in clinical/ambulatory care setting

Experience with telemedicine preferred

Experience with school systems preferred

Experience facilitating groups, trainings, and community presentations, 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


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