LCSW will assure primary care physicians identifies patients that have been high utilizers of opioid drugs for chronic non-cancer pain.
Patients identified by primary care physicians will then be referred to the specialized LCSW for evaluation to remove any bias.
LCSW will evaluate and screen patients utilizing DAST-10 evidence based screening tool to assess risk level.
LCSW will counsel and refer patients to specialty treatment services as needed.
After counseling, if patient declines referral he/she will be referred back to primary care physician by LCSW.
LCSW will verify that the patient understands the referral process.
LCSW will monitor patient for a maximum of 3 visits until referral is secured.
Work directly with nursing, primary care physicians and behavioral health staff
Conduct initial screening, evaluation and diagnosing underlying mental illness.
Employ crisis intervention and serve as a consultant to primary care physicians and nursing staff.
Participate in daily huddles in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics.
Attend behavioral health team rounds, weekly group supervision and present complex and new cases.
Document in EMR in a timely manner.
Maintain daily tracking log and submit on a monthly basis.
Promote awareness of behavioral health through outreach.
Adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.
Adhere to center policies, treating patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional manner, exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicate with patients and others about UCHC services in their area of expertise or responsibility and ensure that concerns, questions or issue reach the right person (s) in UCHC in a timely fashion.
Special Instructions:
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Licensure required Valid NY Stated LCSW
Substance Abuse background and or CASAC
Experience working in primary care setting preferred
Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
English/ Spanish fluency is required
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues.