About this opportunity
The Brevard Health Alliance, Inc. lists this Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern opportunity in rockledge, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County's only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern to join us in the heart of Brevard County's Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the "community" in Community Health while delivering healthcare to our 65,000+ patient diverse patient base.
Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility.
We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern listed below.
POSITION SUMMARY
To improve the health status of our market's medically underserved population by providing superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service and care in mental health. This position is responsible for providing patient care in mental health and initiating the process for successfully integrated mental health services.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Current supervision (post-master's degree) by an included BHA appointed individual who has obtained a Master's Degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school of Social Work. See Florida Statute Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in the clinical operational management of community health centers
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Proficient in the operations of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent collaboration skills required for community relationship building
Automated office and PC experience required
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Basic knowledge of psycho-pharmacology
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic mental and behavioral conditions
Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES Maintain predetermined productivity of individual and group interventions.
Consult with patients and co-manage the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues.
Responsible for initial patient contact, coordinating referrals, assessments and developing treatment plans.
Interview patients, give diagnostic tests, review records, conduct assessments, and confer with other professionals to diagnose disorders and identify and evaluate psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues.
Develop and implement behavior modification programs and/or treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with.
Monitor, evaluate, and record patient progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in patients' status.
Provide therapy and consultation to patients in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
Collaborate with Providers, Case Managers and the Nursing team to plan and coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Educate patients and community members about mental and physical illness, abuse, medication, and available community resources.
Maintain accurate records of treatment in the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and follow up with patients in order to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Worksite address
rockledge, FL, 32955, US
Who can apply
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