LCSW Integrated Medical Services

General Description: The Collaborative Care Specialist serves as a Social Worker for the Network and strives to achieve functional restoration to medical patients being seen by their Primary Care Physician and or their team. Additionally, the Collaborative Care Specialist will case manage/care coordinate individuals who may receive these integrated services.

Duties:

· Provide counseling to individuals, couples and groups referred by Network providers on a timely basis.

· Provide support, educate, and counsel patients on reaching goals associated within the primary care setting.

· Represents the Network in the social work profession by assuming an active role in local, state or regional societies.

· Provide assessment, short term treatment, and diagnosis to the medical population who have co-morbid medical and behavioral health needs identified by the PCP and or their team.

· Provide intervention services including but not limited to consultation, referrals, tracking, monitoring, and liaison with other medical professionals including but not limited to Psychiatry.

· Ensure effective and efficient communication between all providers in a patient’s care team.

Qualifications:

· Previous work history as Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is required.

· Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and/or State of Ohio (depending on location of practice site).

· Minimum of two (2) years experience after graduation.

Practice Information

Primary Health Network (PHN) in Punxsutawney, PA is a Federally Qualified Health Center that is TJC accredited. We are celebrating our 39th year of embracing excellence in healthcare. At Primary Health Network we strive to assist our patients toward a fuller, healthier lifestyle. PHN accepts all patients regardless of their insurance or financial status and offer the sliding fee scale to all income eligible uninsured or underinsured patients based on annual household income along with a 340b drug pricing program.

• Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Benefits - Full benefit package to include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and yearly bonus potential based on quality and productivity.
• Eligibility for State & Federal Loan Repayment.
• FTCA Malpractice Coverage.
• Flexible scheduling; Vacation/Sick/Holiday/CME time off.
• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage; 403B Retirement Program; Disability & Life Insurance.
• Relocation Expenses; CME Allowance; Payment of Societal & Membership Dues, License, DEA, etc.

Our unwavering dedication to patient-centered care is evidenced by our prestigious awards and accreditations. With the Joint Commission Accreditation, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality in healthcare, ensuring top-notch services that surpass industry benchmarks. Some additional achievements that exemplify our commitment to optimal health and wellness include:

•Patient Centered Medical Home Accreditation

•Age Friendly Care Health System Participant

•HRSA Community Health Quality Recognitions in COVID-19 data reporting, advancing health information technology for quality, and continued implementation of the Primary Care Medical Home care model.

•Ranked an impressive #5 in the Government & Non-Profit sector by Inspiring Workplaces of North America for 2023.