Immediate Start: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinarymedical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical teamtreats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and wherea patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors,nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and BusinessServices staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of ourpatients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs

• everythingfrom addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxietyto accessing medically tailored meals
• because we know that healthrequires care for the whole person.

It’s no wonder 98% of patientsreport being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & RoleDescription:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at UpwardHealth plays a crucial role in assessing and addressing thepsychosocial needs of patients. As a member of theinterdisciplinary care team (IDT), the LCSW collaborates with teammembers to develop comprehensive care plans that address both themedical and emotional well-being of patients. This positioninvolves applying behavioral intervention techniques such asMotivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and person-firstthinking. The LCSW also works to connect patients and theirfamilies to community resources, facilitates transitions of care,provides short-term, risk-focused care management, and intervenesduring crises when necessary. This role ensures that patientsreceive comprehensive care while promoting patient self-managementand autonomy.

Skills Required:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) with all state certification and licensing requirements met
• Minimum of three (3) years of social work experience, with atleast two (2) years in a healthcare setting (e.g., physician’soffice, PCMH, hospital, clinic, home care, or nursing home).
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare, as well as managed careorganizations.
• Strong communication skills, both oral andwritten, with the ability to collaborate effectively withmultidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in home care or field casemanagement is preferred.
• Working knowledge of local and stateresources to support patient needs.
• Ability to assess and addressSocial Determinants of Health (SDOH).
• Ability to manage patientcrises and provide focused care interventions.
• Valid statedriver’s license and access to an automobile.

Key Behaviors:

Collaboration:

• Works closely with interdisciplinary team membersto integrate behavioral health considerations into patient care.

Empathy:

• Demonstrates understanding and compassion wheninteracting with patients and their families, fostering positivetherapeutic relationships.

Accountability:

• Takes ownership ofcare delivery, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines andpolicies.

Adaptability:

• Adjusts approaches to care as needed,responding to the dynamic healthcare needs of patients. Initiative
• Identifies innovative solutions to patient needs across bothhealthcare and psychosocial dimensions.

Leadership:

• Guides thecare team in applying best practices in behavioral healthinterventions and ensuring effective care coordination.

Competencies:

Clinical Expertise:

• Proficient in behavioral healthintervention techniques, including Motivational Interviewing,trauma-based care, and other person-centered approaches.

CommunityEngagement:

• Strong ability to navigate and connect patients withlocal community resources and services.

Communication:

• Excellentverbal and written communication skills, with the ability toclearly communicate complex health and social information topatients and team members.

Crisis Intervention:

• Demonstrates theability to intervene in patient crises, offering immediate andappropriate solutions.

Patient-Centered Care:

• Promotesself-management and patient autonomy while ensuring that care plansalign with patient values and goals.

Documentation:

• Maintainsaccurate and timely patient records, adhering to all regulatory andcompany standards.

Problem-Solving:

• Effectively identifies andaddresses barriers to care, proactively finding solutions toimprove patient outcomes.

Upward Health is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining,and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusiveworkforce. This job description is a general outline of dutiesperformed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all dutiesperformed within the position.

Compensation details:

35-40 HourlyWage PI2a539c6a093d-37156-37884907