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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$69,192 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Maintain a productive daily schedule
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations, review medical histories, and provide therapy services
- Communicate with other providers, school personnel, or agencies when needed for crisis intervention
- Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 48 hours
- Review and address tasks daily; enter billing charges promptly
- Educate patients on accessing community resources and navigating life with disabilities
- Consult with fellow LCSWs and Behavioral Health leadership to ensure quality care
- Provide counseling, diagnostic, and case management services to children, teens, and adults
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA requirements
- Communicate changes that impact patient flow and site operations
- Support community outreach initiatives and promote Premier's mission
- Uphold Premier's core values and contribute to quality improvement (QI/QA) efforts
- Perform other related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Understanding of clinical documentation and medical terminology
- Strong communication—verbal, written, and clinical writing
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ethical conduct
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Strong grammar, spelling, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Current Florida Social Work License (LCSW)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Two years of experience in counseling and resource coordination in community healthcare preferred
- Ability to maintain Epic certification and annual compliance requirements Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30-50 lbs. occasionally
- Sit for extended periods
- Frequent use of computer and exposure to digital screens
- Potential exposure to contagious/infectious diseases
- Ability to travel between PCHG sites as needed