Clinical Social Worker Core Life Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Job Summary Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Consultant will participate in the assessment, planning, arranging, and provision of psychosocial services in a medical setting for CoreLife Novant Health patients. This position will work to improve access to behavioral health services while addressing the disease state of obesity, social determinants of health, and health equity in an integrated role through the provision of trauma informed therapeutic services. Reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. + Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement. + The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. + All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”. Qualifications +

Education:

Graduate Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service; required. +

Experience:

2 years post master’s attainment , required. +

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current licensure as a master’s level mental health professional (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, PsyD), required. Current CPR, required. +

Additional Skills Required:

+ Acts as partner and consultant to both patients and multidisciplinary team mates to collaborate toward behavioral changes influencing physical health, provide mental health screening, and complete DSM V diagnosis of behavioral health disorders. + Align with the change process through solid understanding of Cycle of Change. + Establish rapport quickly and in a patient centered manner. + Comprehensively gather psychosocial data to understand the patient’s readiness for treatment and change. + Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to document assessments, treatment plans, and patient progress via treatment team, curbside consultation, and

EPIC EHR

system. + Collaborate and consistently communicate professionally across multidisciplinary care team while modeling Trauma Informed and Patient Centric framework, language, and strengths based approach. + General knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, EHR, and professional presentation software. + Flexibility to adapt to changes in medical and behavioral health protocols and policy. + Clinical skills to assess and effectively support patients struggling with eating disorders and other mental health concerns. + Knowledge of and fidelity to behavioral and ethical standards of conduct as it relates to professional mental health licensure in a medical setting. + Demonstrated ability to contribute professionally as part of a team. + Additional skills preferred: + Previous outpatient experience with history of providing eating disorder treatment desired. + Documented training in MI, CBT, DBT, and/ or ACT modalities. + Relentlessly challenge complacency, mediocrity, and the status quo. + Have trust, loyalty and respect for our colleagues and partners. + Possess a Growth Mindset, Grit, Integrity, and passion to serve. Job Opening ID 77424