About the Role
Provide brief interventions using evidenced based techniques such as Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving treatment, Play Therapy or other appropriate treatments in primary care settings. Work collaboratively with PCP and psychiatric consultant. Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCP's focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications and effectiveness of treatment. Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with the Psychiatric Consultant and communicates resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's PCP, focusing on patient's new treatment or who are not improving as expected. Responsible for documentation in the EMR and track patient's follow-up/clinical outcome in CMTR registry. Facilitate referrals for clinical indicated services outside of primary care clinic. Facilitate patient engagement and follow up care. Complete relapse prevention plan with patients who are in remission.
Responsibilities
- Provide brief interventions using evidenced based techniques
- Work collaboratively with PCP and psychiatric consultant
- Support psychotropic medication management
- Participate in caseload consultations with the Psychiatric Consultant
- Communicate treatment recommendations to the patient's PCP
- Document in the EMR
- Track patient's follow-up/clinical outcome in CMTS registry
- Facilitate referrals for clinical indicated services outside of primary care clinic
- Facilitate patient engagement and follow up care
- Complete relapse prevention plan with patients who are in remission
Requirements
- 3+ years relevant experience working with child/adolescents' patients from underserved populations who have co-occurring behavioral health and physical problems
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
- Computer literate with data entry capabilities
- Knowledge of healthcare and chronic diseases
- Knowledge of Social Service programs and service plans
Skills
- Behavioral Activation
- Problem Solving treatment
- Play Therapy
- Data entry
- Healthcare knowledge
- Chronic disease knowledge
- Social Service programs knowledge
- Service plans knowledge
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Master's Degree in Mental Health Services
