POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) or Masters of Social Work (MSW) provides social work services to patients of the Community Free Clinic, a free clinic serving low-income, uninsured adult residents of Cabarrus County, NC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess, diagnosis, and provide treatment for patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop appropriate supports and interventions and service coordination.
• Demonstrate proficient skill in evidence-based practices and theories to work with adults and their families.
• Screens newly enrolled/re-enrolled patients for mental health needs
• Assesses patients and families’ abilities and/or needs they may interfere with medical progress.
• Assists patients and families to fully utilize community resources.
• Documents social work intervention in medical records within timely manner.
• Counsels patient/family to achieve optimal level of psychosocial functioning.
• Provide culturally responsive and inclusive treatment for immigrants.
• Spanish-speaking, with general understanding of Latino culture, concerns, and needs
• Comfort with speaking to patients with a native language other than English

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
• Ability to work with many diverse people.
• Effective telephone skills.
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
• Must be able to make suggestions on workflow or system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed and flexible.
• Ability to prioritize and have good time management.
• General knowledge of social, economic, and mental health problems; common illnesses and mental health diagnoses to identify social problems and needs
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Be committed to the mission of the Community Free Clinic.
• Behave in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate and promote the values of respect, honesty, and dignity for the patient, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Committed to the constant pursuit of excellence and teamwork in improving the care of the patient and families of the Community Free Clinic.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the Community Free Clinic by abiding by laws and principles related to confidentiality; keep information concerning practice operations, patients and employees confidential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the job, duties may include bending, sitting, standing, walking, reaching.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Spanish-speaking, with understanding of Latino culture and needs
• Must be in an LCSWA program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Concord, NC 28025 (Required)

Work Location: In person