Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Population Health) - Population Health Case Management - Day

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

General Summary

Provides quality clinical mental health assessments and consultation to providers and supporting clinical care team staff as necessary. They are responsible for triage and management of patients with clinical issues related to their behavioral or psychosocial wellbeing. Additionally, the behaviorist conducts psychosocial assessments, interventions, Transitions of Care (TOC), education, and referrals to inform a holistic treatment plan for patients, in support of Population Health. They are responsible for the management and oversight of a caseload of moderate - high risk Members with complex medical/behavioral /psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

Remote Work Capable

Essential Functions

• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments to determine patient needs and appropriate interventions.
• Utilize standardized tools and clinical interviews to assess mental health conditions, substance abuse, and social determinants of health.
• Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy to address mental health and behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Utilize therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Coordinate care and services for patients, including referrals to community resources, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and primary care providers.
• Identifies, refers and advocates for patients requiring specialty behavioral health services and other services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Ensure all practices comply with ethical standards, state licensure requirements, and HIPAA regulations.
• Provide education to patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Assists in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
  
  

• May involve exposure to emotionally intense situations and individuals in crisis.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
  
  

• Masters Degree Graduate of an accredited school of social work with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Required
  
  

• 2 years Clinical recent/related experience; care management, home health, medical/surgical behavioral health, and/or critical care. Additional experience related to specialized positions (Oncology, Transplant, Maternity, Behavioral Health) will also be considered. Preferred and
• 2 years Experience in social work counseling with experience in complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred and
• Less than 1 year Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques. Preferred
  
  

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required
  
  

• Stay current with developments in the field of social work, behavioral health, and mental health treatment.
• Participate in continuing education, supervision, and peer consultation to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills.
• Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral intervention to individuals, families, couples and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards.
  
  

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave
• For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
  
  

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.

WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.

WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.